Caramel Cupcakes: Salted Caramel Recipe + 17 Step-by-Step Photos

These unique salted caramel cupcakes have a unique salty-sweet flavor and a rich, creamy aroma. You can't pass these pastries by. Their beautiful golden crust and delicate caramel-colored cream are simply mouthwatering. This dessert pairs perfectly with tea and coffee. While not all children will appreciate this unusual pastry, adults will definitely love it. I suggest you don't waste your time and start learning the recipe for these delicious caramel cupcakes.

Nutritional value per serving

167 kcal

Proteins: 5 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 12

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Ingredients

Servings

For the test

Flour

130 G
Egg C1

2 pcs
Milk

50 ml
Butter

70 G
Sugar

90 G
Caramel

90 G
Baking powder

1 tsp

For caramel

Sugar

150 G
Cream

150 G
Butter

25 G
Salt

1 pinch

For the cream

Cream cheese

300 G
Cream

150 G
Powdered sugar

120 G
Caramel

1 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1

Pour the cream into a saucepan and bring it to a boil.

Step 2

Pour the sugar into a clean saucepan and place it over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the crystals are completely dissolved.

Step 3

When the sugar has completely melted and is smooth, add the softened butter and mix.

Step 4

Pour in the hot cream. Cook over medium heat for about 40–50 minutes. The caramel will thicken only after it has cooled completely.

Step 5

Place room temperature butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until fluffy.

Step 6

Without stopping beating the mixture, add the eggs.

Step 7

Add the sifted flour and baking powder in two additions. Knead the dough.

Step 8

While kneading, add room temperature milk to prevent the dough from becoming too thick.

Step 9

Add the cooled caramel.

Step 10

Stir.

Step 11

Fill the baking pans. Bake in the oven, preheated to 180°C, for 20 minutes.

Step 12

For the frosting, combine the cold cream cheese with the powdered sugar. Beat until smooth.

Step 13

Pour in the heavy cream and beat until stiff. Refrigerate until firm.

Step 14

Add caramel to the cream and mix until smooth.

Step 15

Form the cupcake. Cut out the center of the cooled cake and fill it with caramel.

Step 16

Then we lay out a cap of caramel-butter cream.

Step 17

Ready!

Safety and precautions

Extreme caution should be exercised when making caramel, particularly when adding hot cream to the simmering sugar mixture.

Both ingredients are at their maximum cooking temperature, so when mixed, they create a very fluffy, hot foam. If you don't stir carefully, the foam mixture can burn your hands.

To prevent this from happening, use a spatula or a spoon with a long handle, do not bend over the caramel and under no circumstances touch the mixture with your fingers.

What to do if you get burned by caramel

If you've been burned with caramel, soak the affected area in cold water for 10 minutes. You can also add ice to the water. This will help relieve pain and reduce the risk of deep tissue damage.

Consult a doctor if the affected area is larger than a coin or if the pain does not go away after immersion in water.

Important! Never treat the burn with ointment, alcohol, disinfectants, or oils.