Ingredients: |
Ingredients: CARAMEL CUPCAKES
1 and 1/2 cups (190g) allpurpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (200g) dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 large eggs, must be at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk (or even buttermilk, do not use skim milk or 1%
milk)
THICK SALTED CARAMEL FROSTING
1/2 cup (1 stick or 115 grams) salted butter (or unsalted butter)
1 cup (200 grams) dark brown sugar
1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
23 cups (240360 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
additional pinch of salt, as needed
salted caramel candies for decoration, optional
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Directions: |
Directions:1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners, plus a second pan with only 2 liners. Fill empty cups halfway with water to prevent the pan from warping. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate medium bowl, beat the butter and sugars together at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until combined. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until no flour remains, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Slowly stir in the milk. Do not overmix the batter.
3. Fill each cupcake liner only 1/2 way full with batter. Bake cupcakes for 22-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool before frosting, about 1 hour.
4. While the cupcakes are cooling, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Once melted, add brown sugar and heavy cream. Stir constantly over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add salt. Allow to bubble for 3 full minutes, no more. Remove from heat and allow to slightly cool, only about 15 minutes. Do not place in the refrigerator to cool. With a hand mixer at medium speed, beat in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, until you reach desired consistency. Add a little heavy cream if you'd like the frosting a little creamier or thinner (I usually add 1-2 Tablespoons). Add more salt if the frosting tastes too sweet. Frost cooled cupcakes and adorn with salted caramel candies. Cupcakes stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature and 5 in the refrigerator.
Additional Notes: *Extra frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Allow it to come to room temperature again before frosting anything. |
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