Salted Caramel Cupcakes (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 cup all-purpose flour.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
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1 tsp baking powder.
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½ tsp baking soda.
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¼ tsp salt.
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½ cup whole milk.
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¼ cup vegetable oil.
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1 large egg.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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½ cup boiling water.
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½ cup granulated sugar (for caramel filling).
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2 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel filling).
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¼ cup heavy cream (for caramel filling).
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½ tsp sea salt (for caramel filling).
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1 cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting).
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3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting).
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⅓ cup salted caramel sauce (for frosting).
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1 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting).
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1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting).
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined, then carefully stir in boiling water until smooth.
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Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
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For the caramel filling, melt the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown. Add the butter, then heavy cream, and sea salt, and stir until smooth. Let the caramel cool slightly.
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Cut a small hole in the top of each cooled cupcake and fill it with a teaspoon of caramel.
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To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in the salted caramel sauce, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
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Pipe or spread the frosting onto each cupcake. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt for extra flavor.
Notes:
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Let the caramel cool slightly before filling the cupcakes to prevent it from melting the cake.
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For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle more caramel sauce over the frosted cupcakes.