Salted Caramel Cupcakes

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Salted Caramel Cupcakes
45 min.
24
328kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Salted Caramel Cupcakes, a dessert that perfectly balances rich flavors and a touch of sophistication. Whether you're hosting a party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, these cupcakes are sure to impress. With a moist and fluffy base made from Duncan Hines Signature Caramel Cake Mix, each bite is a heavenly experience that melts in your mouth.

The secret to their irresistible charm lies in the luscious caramel frosting, crafted from a blend of creamy butter, smooth cream cheese, and decadent dulce de leche caramel. Topped with a drizzle of caramel and a sprinkle of fleur de sel, these cupcakes offer a delightful contrast of sweet and salty that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Ready in just 45 minutes and yielding 24 servings, these cupcakes are not only a crowd-pleaser but also a convenient option for any gathering. With each cupcake containing approximately 328 calories, you can enjoy a guilt-free treat that satisfies your dessert cravings. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of these Salted Caramel Cupcakes that are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • cup dulce de leche 
  • 0.5 cup coconut creamer 
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • 24 servings fleur del sel 
  • cups powdered sugar sifted
  • box vanilla cake donut holes french with half a cup of caramel sauce)
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350° and line cupcake pans with cupcake papers.In a large bowl, using electric mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, butter, cream and water for 1 minute on low. Scrap sides, then mix on high for 1 minute.Divide batter evenly between cupcake wells and gently shake to smooth batter.
  2. Bake 18-20 minutes (10 minutes for mini cupcakes) or until toothpick inserted into the center cupcakes comes out clean.
  3. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting. Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen in a covered container for 1-2 weeks.
  4. Place butter in a large mixing bowl and blend slightly.
  5. Add cream cheese and blend until combined, about 30 seconds.
  6. Add the caramel and mix until fully incorporated.Slowly add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and blend on low speed until combined and desired consistency (you want your frosting pretty thick). Increase to medium speed and beat until it begins to get fluffy.(about 1 minute)Pipe caramel frosting on top of cupcakes with an extra large round pastry tip
  7. Drizzle frosting with caramel
  8. Lightly garnish with fleur de sel

Nutrition Facts

Calories328kcal
Protein2.7%
Fat33.13%
Carbs64.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.04
Glycemic Load
0.14
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.9978260916212%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:328.33kcal
16.42%
Fat:12.24g
18.83%
Saturated Fat:7.36g
46.02%
Carbohydrates:53.35g
17.78%
Net Carbohydrates:53.11g
19.31%
Sugar:44g
48.89%
Cholesterol:50.34mg
16.78%
Sodium:442.32mg
19.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.24g
4.48%
Phosphorus:95.87mg
9.59%
Vitamin A:392.98IU
7.86%
Selenium:4.66µg
6.66%
Calcium:62.31mg
6.23%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.09%
Folate:18.8µg
4.7%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.64%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.44%
Iron:0.55mg
3.06%
Vitamin B3:0.53mg
2.65%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.43%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.12%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.54%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.43%
Vitamin K:1.46µg
1.39%
Copper:0.03mg
1.32%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.05%
Potassium:36.43mg
1.04%
Magnesium:4.12mg
1.03%
Source:Tidy Mom