Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Yogurt Caramel Frosting

Health score
1%
Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Yogurt Caramel Frosting
40 min.
12
217kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate Cupcakes topped with a luscious Vanilla Yogurt Caramel Frosting! Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also surprisingly light, making them an ideal dessert for those who want to satisfy their cravings without the guilt. With a preparation time of just 40 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 12 scrumptious cupcakes that are sure to impress your family and friends.

The rich, moist chocolate cupcakes are made with semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of unsweetened cocoa, creating a decadent base that pairs perfectly with the creamy frosting. What sets this recipe apart is the unique frosting made from Yoplait® Greek 100 vanilla yogurt and fat-free caramel topping, which adds a delightful twist to the traditional buttercream. This frosting is not only creamy and sweet but also packs a protein punch, making it a healthier alternative.

Whether you're hosting a birthday party, a casual get-together, or simply treating yourself after a long day, these Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Yogurt Caramel Frosting are sure to be a hit. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy a dessert that is as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • tablespoons mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce fat-free
  • 0.3 cup eggs fat-free
  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup semi chocolate chips 
  • oz vanilla yogurt yoplait®
  • 14 oz condensed milk fat-free sweetened canned (not evaporated)
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • microwave
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F.
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa; set aside. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and oil uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Stir in condensed milk and egg product.
  4. Add half of flour mixture at a time, stirring until incorporated. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. Remove from pan to cooling rack; cool 10 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave caramel topping uncovered on High 30 seconds.
  8. Add yogurt, stirring well. Top each cupcake with 1 tablespoon mixture.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories217kcal
Protein9.83%
Fat31.54%
Carbs58.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19
Glycemic Load
15.37
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.2099999707678%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.54mg
Epicatechin
1.64mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:216.61kcal
10.83%
Fat:7.73g
11.9%
Saturated Fat:3.99g
24.96%
Carbohydrates:32.35g
10.78%
Net Carbohydrates:31.23g
11.36%
Sugar:24.66g
27.4%
Cholesterol:31.24mg
10.41%
Sodium:203.22mg
8.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:8.37mg
2.79%
Protein:5.42g
10.85%
Phosphorus:155.5mg
15.55%
Selenium:10.59µg
15.12%
Calcium:149.17mg
14.92%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.73%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.53%
Magnesium:30.81mg
7.7%
Copper:0.15mg
7.35%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.81%
Potassium:226.57mg
6.47%
Iron:1.15mg
6.4%
Folate:22.21µg
5.55%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.36%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.75%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.68%
Fiber:1.12g
4.48%
Vitamin B3:0.63mg
3.15%
Vitamin K:2.9µg
2.76%
Vitamin A:128.49IU
2.57%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.94%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.69%
Vitamin C:0.99mg
1.2%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.12%