Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Center Surprise

Health score
1%
Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Center Surprise
90 min.
18
224kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Center Surprise! Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are a heavenly combination of rich chocolate and gooey caramel that will leave your guests craving more. Imagine biting into a moist chocolate cupcake, only to discover a luscious salted caramel center that oozes with flavor. It's a delightful surprise that elevates the classic cupcake experience to a whole new level!

Not only are these cupcakes a treat for the taste buds, but they are also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, including a convenient cake mix and ready-made frosting, you can whip up a batch in no time. The addition of crushed pretzel twists on top adds a delightful crunch and a hint of saltiness that perfectly balances the sweetness of the chocolate and caramel.

Whether you're hosting a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or simply want to satisfy your dessert cravings, these Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Center Surprise are sure to impress. With 18 servings, there's plenty to share—or keep all to yourself! So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake 
  • 18  individually wrapped caramels salted (from 7-oz bag)
  • 12 oz chocolate frosting 
  • small pretzel twists crushed

Equipment

  • oven
  • wire rack
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake batter as directed on box. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
  3. Place caramel onto center of batter in each cup; press caramel into batter just until covered.
  4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tops spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. Place frosting in decorating bag fitted with round tip #2
  6. Starting at outer edge of cupcakes, pipe frosting in spiral pattern, gradually elevating to a peak in center; garnish with pretzels.

Nutrition Facts

Calories224kcal
Protein3.88%
Fat30.32%
Carbs65.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.22
Glycemic Load
6.28
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.3852173899827%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:223.63kcal
11.18%
Fat:7.94g
12.21%
Saturated Fat:2.08g
13.03%
Carbohydrates:38.77g
12.92%
Net Carbohydrates:37.96g
13.8%
Sugar:26.69g
29.66%
Cholesterol:0.7mg
0.23%
Sodium:281.89mg
12.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:3.02mg
1.01%
Protein:2.28g
4.57%
Phosphorus:93.69mg
9.37%
Iron:1.45mg
8.08%
Copper:0.14mg
6.94%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.93%
Calcium:51.85mg
5.19%
Selenium:3.4µg
4.85%
Folate:19.09µg
4.77%
Magnesium:17.53mg
4.38%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.34%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.14%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.11%
Potassium:142.1mg
4.06%
Fiber:0.81g
3.26%
Vitamin B3:0.53mg
2.63%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.08%
Vitamin K:1.15µg
1.09%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.07%