Gooey Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Ingredients:

Cupcakes:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1/2 cup milk

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Filling:

1/2 cup salted caramel sauce

Frosting:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

Extra salted caramel sauce for drizzling

Directions:

Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla.

Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.

Bake: Divide batter into liners, bake for 18-20 minutes, and cool.

Fill with Caramel: Cut centers from cooled cupcakes, fill with caramel sauce.

Frost & Drizzle: Beat butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla for frosting. Frost and drizzle with caramel.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 12 cupcakes

Calories: 280 kcal