Description
Vanilla cupcakes filled with silky caramel and topped with rich cream cheese frosting and sea salt for a perfect sweet-salty combo.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup caramel sauce
Pinch of sea salt (optional)
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Caramel drizzle (optional)
Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the batter.
Divide into liners and bake 18–20 minutes. Let cool.
Core centers and fill with caramel. Add salt if desired.
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla.
Frost cupcakes and top with caramel drizzle and flaky salt.
Notes
Chill cupcakes slightly before serving for firmer frosting texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American