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Gooey Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Cupcakes

These decadent cupcakes feature a creamy cream cheese filling swirled with gooey salted caramel, topped with a sweet frosting for an irresistible treat.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
  • Additional salted caramel for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter. Add a dollop of cream cheese and a spoonful of salted caramel sauce in the center, then top with more batter.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  7. Drizzle with additional salted caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality salted caramel sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Chef Sally
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Protein: 5g