Salted Caramel-Chocolate Cupcakes

Health score
1%
Salted Caramel-Chocolate Cupcakes
132 min.
24
327kcal

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Indulge in the blissful combination of rich chocolate and velvety salted caramel with our Salted Caramel-Chocolate Cupcakes! These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a festive celebration, a cozy gathering with friends, or simply a sweet escape for yourself after a long day.

Imagine biting into a soft, moist cupcake that is bursting with the deep flavors of dark brown sugar and semi-sweet chocolate. The luscious cream cheese and butter frosting, infused with a hint of salt, creates a perfect balance of sweet and savory that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Topped with a decadent chocolate glaze and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes, each cupcake is a miniature masterpiece that is both visually stunning and irresistible.

This recipe yields 24 delightful cupcakes, ensuring there’s enough to share (or keep all to yourself!). With a preparation time of just over two hours, it's a labor of love that is absolutely worth every minute. The unique texture and harmony of ingredients make these cupcakes a standout dessert that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

So roll up your sleeves, preheat the oven, and prepare to take your dessert game to the next level with these Salted Caramel-Chocolate Cupcakes. When you serve these, expect smiles, compliments, and perhaps even a few requests for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.8 cup firmly brown sugar dark packed
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 24 servings caramel buttercream salted
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 24 servings garnishes: sea salt flakes and caramels cut into quarters
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • oz cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup whipping cream 
  • tablespoons whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. Gradually add to butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beating until blended. Spoon batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into lightly greased miniature muffin pans.
  5. Bake at 350 for 13 to 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from pans to wire racks, and cool completely (about 30 minutes).
  7. Microwave semisweet chocolate and 1/4 cup whipping cream in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 minute, stirring at 30-second intervals.
  8. Whisk in 2 Tbsp. whipping cream until smooth. Dip tops of cupcakes in chocolate mixture, and let stand until chocolate is set (about 30 minutes). Pipe or spread Salted Caramel Buttercream onto cupcakes.
  9. Garnish, if desired.
  10. Note: We tested with Artisan Salt Company Cyprus Mediterranean Flake Salt.
  11. Note: To prepare regular-size cupcakes, spoon batter into 2 lightly greased 12-cup muffin pans, filling two-thirds full.
  12. Bake at 350 for 22 to 24 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool and decorate as desired. Makes 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts

Calories327kcal
Protein5.64%
Fat42.58%
Carbs51.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.8
Glycemic Load
21.09
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.9652174477992%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:326.88kcal
16.34%
Fat:15.67g
24.12%
Saturated Fat:8.77g
54.79%
Carbohydrates:42.89g
14.3%
Net Carbohydrates:41.71g
15.17%
Sugar:27.97g
31.07%
Cholesterol:61.77mg
20.59%
Sodium:386.36mg
16.8%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Caffeine:8.13mg
2.71%
Protein:4.67g
9.34%
Selenium:10.3µg
14.71%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.16%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.4%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.63%
Phosphorus:93.87mg
9.39%
Iron:1.58mg
8.77%
Folate:34.69µg
8.67%
Vitamin A:412.71IU
8.25%
Copper:0.16mg
7.82%
Calcium:64.75mg
6.47%
Magnesium:25.61mg
6.4%
Vitamin B3:1.05mg
5.26%
Fiber:1.18g
4.71%
Potassium:141.85mg
4.05%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.05%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
3.96%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.07%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.93%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.17%
Vitamin K:1.72µg
1.64%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:My Recipes