Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Cupcakes: The Best Indulgent Treat
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of these Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Cupcakes, perfect for any celebration.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until well combined.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and caramel sauce until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and drizzle with additional caramel sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some sea salt on top of the frosting.
- Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Salted Caramel, Cream Cheese, Cupcakes, Dessert