Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes: Indulgent Treats with Salted Caramel Filling
These Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes are a decadent dessert featuring a rich chocolate base and a luscious salted caramel filling that is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, until well combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before filling with the salted caramel sauce.
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle more salted caramel sauce on top of the frosted cupcakes.