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Chocolate Swirled Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Cupcakes 1767820928.0289354

recipe salted caramel cream cheese cupcakes

  • Author: Liana Brooks
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

Indulgent Chocolate-Swirled Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Cupcakes combine rich dark chocolate, tangy cream cheese, and sweet-salty caramel for a delightful treat. Perfect for celebrations or a special indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 130g (1 cup) All-Purpose Flour, sifted
  • 4g (1 tsp) Baking Powder
  • 2.5g (½ tsp) Baking Soda
  • 1.5g (¼ tsp) Fine Salt
  • 115g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 150g (¾ cup) Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg, room temperature
  • 5ml (1 tsp) Vanilla Extract
  • 60ml (¼ cup) Whole Milk, room temperature
  • 115g (4 oz) Cream Cheese, softened
  • 60g (2 oz) Dark Chocolate (70% cacao), melted
  • 80ml (⅓ cup) Salted Caramel Sauce
  • 200g (1½ cups) Powdered Sugar
  • 60g (¼ cup) Unsalted Butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 115g (4 oz) Cream Cheese, softened (for frosting)
  • Pinch of Flaky Sea-Salt Crystals

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in egg, vanilla, and milk until combined.
  5. Incorporate Cream Cheese: Add cream cheese and mix until smooth.
  6. Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Create Chocolate Swirl: Divide batter and swirl in melted chocolate.
  8. Layer & Swirl: Spoon batters into liners and gently swirl.
  9. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool: Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then on a wire rack.
  11. Make Frosting: Beat butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
  12. Add Caramel: Mix in caramel sauce.
  13. Frost & Glaze: Frost cupcakes and drizzle with caramel.
  14. Garnish: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter. A high-quality dark chocolate and salted caramel sauce will elevate the flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: cupcakes,chocolate,caramel,salted caramel,cream cheese,dessert,baking,sweet,indulgent

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