Caramel Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream
Caramel Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream are a delightful indulgence that combines fluffy vanilla cupcakes with a rich caramel filling and luscious vanilla frosting. Perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat at home, these moist cupcakes will enchant your taste buds and leave everyone craving more. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you too can create this scrumptious dessert that promises smiles with every bite.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with heavy cream until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack. Cut out small portions from the center of each cupcake and fill generously with caramel sauce.
- For the frosting, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Top each cupcake with vanilla cream and drizzle extra caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider folding in chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the batter.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to five days.
- To reheat, microwave for about 10 seconds for that freshly baked taste.