Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Gooey Salted Caramel Cupcakes, where each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and salty flavors. These irresistible cupcakes feature a fluffy chocolate base filled with warm salted caramel and topped with a drizzle of rich caramel sauce. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply treating yourself, this easy recipe promises to elevate any dessert table. Get ready to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and eggs until creamy. Gradually mix in the milk until combined.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and fold gently until just mixed.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, add about half a teaspoon of salted caramel sauce, then top with more batter until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before drizzling with additional caramel sauce and sprinkling with sea salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg