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Gooey Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Cupcakes

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Delightful cupcakes with a rich, gooey salted caramel center and creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for caramel)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (for caramel)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • A pinch of sea salt (for garnish)
  • Drizzle of salted caramel sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla, beating until well-combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
  6. Spoon the mixture into the cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Melt the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat for the caramel filling.
  10. Stir in the vanilla and sea salt and let the mixture cool.
  11. Cut a hole in each cooled cupcake and fill it with the salted caramel sauce.
  12. Beat together the remaining cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, caramel sauce, and vanilla until smooth for the frosting.
  13. Frost each cupcake and drizzle with extra caramel sauce, garnishing with sea salt.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Monitor baking time closely as ovens can vary.

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