Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes are the perfect cupcake recipe to make for a special occasion or for entertaining. Yet, obviously you don’t need a reason or occasion at all to make these! I have been known to make cupcakes on a lazy afternoon, for a nice treat after dinner. This time of year I do a lot of easy cooking with casseroles and BBQing, so taking the extra time to make a nice dessert is still within means.
Each time I bake, I set some aside and share with friends and family. It’s also nice to get that second or third opinion on the recipe – and this one is a total winner from everyone who’s tried it. In fact, I’ve had many requests for more!
Chocolate and salted caramel go together so well, they are the perfect pair. The taste of Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes is like heaven in every bite. True heaven. Yet, you might not want to count the calories on this recipe, but I assure you – they are totally worth it! Living a full life is to indulge now and then!
- 1 3/4 cup Flour
- 2 cups Sugar
- 1 cup Cocoa
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup Oil
- 2 tsp Vanilla
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 2 cups icing sugar {or powdered sugar for my US friends}
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tbsps heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Caramel sauce
- sea salt for top just a sprinkle
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
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Add the ingredients from the bowl containing the eggs, whole milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the dry ingredients.
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Mix all ingredients together until fully incorporated.
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Beat on medium for 2- 3 minutes
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Add the boiling water slowly starting with a small amount then adding the rest {the batter may be a little runny, it is okay}.
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Add the batter to cupcake paper liners until 3/4 full.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes.
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Remove from oven and cool for 20 minutes before frosting them.
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Mix room temp butter in mixing bowl.
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Add the icing sugar.
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Mix until the ingredients until it begins to look grainy
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Add whipping cream.
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Add Caramel sauce
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Mix until it form peaks {If it doesn't form peaks add 1/2 C more icing sugar}.
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Top each cupcake with a sprinkle of sea salt and drizzle of chocolate syrup or fudge
Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes are made from scratch, and though they do call for many ingredients, they are simple to make. Of course the suggested toppings can be altered to your own preference, so add more caramel or salt if you wish!
What other chocolate salted caramel desserts do you enjoy?
Don’t forget to try my other delicious cupcake recipes such as: Red Velvet Cupcakes, Eggnog Cupcakes, and Root Beer Cupcakes!
Christine says
Oh. My. Goodness.
I was going to say that I can’t wait to make this…but, I’d much rather you make it for me, Tammi! LOL! I’m seriously drooling over here! Going to pin for later! YUM!
LaVonne says
This looks amazing! I love great cupcakes. This one would be a hit in my extended family. We all love salted caramel anything. Thank you.
Rosey says
This is a great sounding cupcake. I love the flavor combos.
LILLIAN BROWN says
great recipe
Emily Marie says
I hope the salted caramel trend sticks around for a while because combinations like these cupcakes are utterly delicious. I cannot wait to make some of these!
Ronni says
My husband was just standing behind me as I read this. Guess what I’m now making today! LOL
Looks so yummy!
Melissa says
Those look fantastic! I love a good cupcake, and these look spectacular. Thanks so much for sharing these.
Chrysa says
Oh, yum! Chocolate + Caramel + salt has to be one of the best combinations possible. These look delicious!
Rhonda Albom says
Yummy! These look and sound delicious.
amanda dominix-joudrey says
these look soooo good!…mmmmm!
Kristen M. says
Oooh. For once it’s a good thing I’m too lazy… Haha. But I should definitely save this recipe!
Sara Lima says
Ohhhh.. My fiance would love these <3
valerie says
These look amazing. Hope I can make them soon
Donnas says
Thanks for not sharing the calorie content, now when I make these cupcakes, I can enjoy them without the guilt.
Holly says
Oh my, these look DELICIOUS! Pinned to share the deliciousness with all my friends! Going to give these a try next week for my Mother in laws birthday. She’d love them. Thanks for the recipe!
nicolthepickle says
These look like a Million dollars. You go girl!
nicolthepickle says
I realize that that could have been said about a lot of things not specifically cupcakes, but seriously, these cupcakes, what else is there to say?
Elizabeth Vlug says
Calories? Who counts calories when something is this delicious. lol. Your photos have me drooling just a little. I must try these. Thank you for sharing.
Judy Cowan says
These look very decadent! Another must try recipe!
Caroline says
These look divine!!!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Delicious images. Craving a cupcake now!
SueSueper says
I sure need these! I will definitely be making them.
Katrina says
Would these turn out okay as mini cupcakes? What temp/time would you recommend if so? Thanks in advance, can’t wait to try them!
Tammi says
Of course. I’d say keep the same temp and just keep an eye on them. the time will be less but not sure how much off the top of my head.
Hannah collie says
How many cupcakes does this yield?
Tammi says
Depends on the size of the cupcakes you make – I’d say 1-2 dozen 😉
Anna says
How many cupcakes does it make?