Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

These Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes are a delicious and indulgent treat! Rich chocolate cupcakes are topped with a salted caramel buttercream frosting and a drizzle of caramel sauce. These cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any party or gathering!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for serving
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the boiling water and oil. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Gradually add the cooled water and oil mixture to the egg and sugar mixture and mix until combined.
  6. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  9. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, caramel sauce, sea salt, and confectioners sugar until light and fluffy.
  10. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and drizzle with extra caramel sauce.
  11. Enjoy!