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Caramel Cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Delight in these rich, tender caramel cupcakes topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting that melt in your mouth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one, then stir in vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.
  6. Fold in caramel sauce until smooth.
  7. Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling them 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth for the frosting.
  11. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until fluffy.
  12. Stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt, then beat for another 2-3 minutes.
  13. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the cream cheese frosting.
  14. Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top for decoration.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter for fluffier cupcakes. Allow cupcakes to cool fully before frosting.

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