Cupcakes with Salted Caramel

The ideal combination of sweet and savory is achieved in these Salted Caramel Cupcakes, which have a fluffy vanilla cake filled with gooey caramel, rich buttercream on top, and a dash of sea salt on top. Perfect for any event when a rich dessert is required!

Components:

Regarding the cupcakes:

1. 175g of softened butter
2. 175 grams of light brown sugar
3. Three huge eggs
4. One teaspoon of vanilla cream
5. 175g of flour that self-raises

For the filling and garnish, the Salted Caramel Sauce:

• 120ml of heavy cream, 90g of butter, and 200g of sugar
• One teaspoon of sea salt

For the frosting made of buttercream:

• 200g of softened butter
• 400g of powdered sugar
• Two teaspoons of salted caramel sauce
• One tablespoon of milk

Directions:

First, prepare the cupcakes:

• Prepare a muffin tray with paper liners and preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
• Beat the brown sugar and butter until they are light and creamy.
• One by one, add the eggs, thoroughly mixing each time. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  Add the self-raising flour gradually until just incorporated.
• A toothpick inserted into the cupcake liners should come out clean after 20 to 25 minutes of baking. Let the cupcakes cool down.

2. Get the Salted Caramel Sauce ready:

• Melt the sugar in a pot over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it turns amber.
• Add the butter slowly and whisk until it melts. Stirring continuously, gradually pour in the heavy cream.
• Take off the heat and add the sea salt, stirring. Allow the caramel sauce to cool.

3. Prepare the buttercream icing:

• Creamy softened butter is achieved by beating it.
• Add the salted caramel flavoring and icing sugar gradually until smooth. If necessary, use the milk to change the consistency.

4. Put the cupcakes together:

• Put a teaspoon of salted caramel sauce in the center of each cupcake when it has cooled.
• Drizzle extra salted caramel sauce over the buttercream frosting. As a garnish, sprinkle a teaspoon of sea salt on top.
• 15 minutes for preparation
• 25 minutes is the cooking time.
• 12 cupcakes are served.

Savor these deliciously salty and sweet delights! Ideal for enjoying alone or with others!