SALTED CARAMEL CUPCAKES

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To help balance the sweetness of the brown sugar cupcake, we created a unique salty frosting. It's the best of both worlds! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
1/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Fill 10 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water and salt. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar begins to melt. Gently pull melted sugar to center of pan until sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until mixture turns an amber color., Remove from heat; gradually stir in cream until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Beat until stiff peaks form. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Basanta Sherpa
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for me, but I still enjoyed them.


FireType Naruto
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I'm not a big fan of cupcakes, but these were really good. The frosting was especially delicious.


Corey West
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the contrast of flavors.


HK Vloger
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I've never made cupcakes before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Felit Boo
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These cupcakes are a bit too dense for my taste, but the frosting is delicious.


Stephen moss
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I substituted the salted caramel frosting with a chocolate ganache, and it was amazing!


Fitsum Wogenu
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These cupcakes are perfect for a special occasion. They're so pretty and delicious.


Ngozi Chkwu
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make these cupcakes without any problems.


ubaid U,b
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These cupcakes are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Titus SNR
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


MUZAMIL CHANDIA
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These were the best cupcakes I've ever had! The salted caramel frosting was amazing.


Annebelle Barnard
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I've made these cupcakes several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are always delicious.


Shahbaz OO7
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the salted caramel frosting was the perfect finishing touch.