Sea Salt Caramel Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

Caramel is made by heating sugar until it melts and turns into a rich, golden syrup. The addition of sea salt adds a delightful contrast to the sweetness of the caramel in these cupcakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Sea Salt Caramel Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Sea salt caramel sauce
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• for garnish Sea salt flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla bean paste.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, use a cupcake corer or small knife to remove the center of each cupcake.
10. Fill each hole with sea salt caramel sauce.
11. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and remaining sea salt caramel sauce to make the frosting.
12. Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cupcakes.
13. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes for garnish.
14. Allow the cupcakes to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.