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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:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the boiling water and oil. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the cooled water and oil mixture to the egg and sugar mixture and mix until combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 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.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, caramel sauce, sea salt, and confectioners sugar until light and fluffy.
- Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and drizzle with extra caramel sauce.
- Enjoy!