These are hands down the BEST Caramel Cupcakes I’ve ever had. Made with brown sugar and white chocolate, these cupcakes are topped with a luscious white chocolate buttercream.
*SWOON*
I’m sitting here in caramel heaven and I can’t wait for you to join me. These Caramel Cupcakes are my new obsession – do I say that every time? Soft and tender Caramel Cakes made with butter, brown sugar and white chocolate, topped with melt-in-your-mouth white chocolate frosting.
Caramel fans unite 👊🏻
Ever since I shared my favourite Caramel Mud Cake recipe with you, I’ve been obsessed with all things caramel.
So many of you let me know that you really like the recipe and a few of you suggested making it into cupcakes. So I heard you and have been working on it. #toughgig
And here they are 👆🏻 Light and fluffy Caramel Cupcakes made with real white chocolate. They’re my new go-to cake.
I can actually devour these without any frosting whatsoever, because the cake is so delish. And because I’m impatient. But what’s a cupcake without frosting?
A special cake like these deserves a special frosting, and that’s where this sweet white chocolate caramel comes to the rescue. It’s seriously magical.
These Caramel Cupcakes are perfect for parties or birthdays or celebrations. Every one will go mad for them. That’s if they can make it out of the house – I recommend making a double batch, but they’re a little moreish. In other words – one is never enough.
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Easy Caramel Cupcakes
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Makes 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Description
Soft and moist Caramel Cupcakes topped with creamy white chocolate buttercream.
Ingredients
Caramel cupcakes
- 115 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter
- 150 grams (1 cup) good quality white chocolate, broken into pieces
- 90 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) caster sugar
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) water
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 175 grams (1 and 1/4 cup) plain flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
White chocolate buttercream
- 115 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 435 grams (3 and 1/2 cups) icing or powdered sugar
- 100 grams (2/3 cup) good quality white chocolate, broken into pieces
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 12 white chocolate pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced. Line a 12-hole muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium saucepan, add butter, white chocolate, sugars and water. Place on low heat, stirring until butter has melted and mixture is smooth. Set aside for a few minutes to cool slightly.
- Add eggs and vanilla to cooled white chocolate mixture and stir until combined. Add flour and baking powder and stir until combined – don’t worry if the batter is a little lumpy.
- Divide the cake batter between the 12 cupcake liners and bake for approximately 18 minutes or until the tops of the cake spring back lightly to the touch. Transfer cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, place butter in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and creamy. Meanwhile melt the chocolate in a microwave, stirring in between 20 second bursts, until just melted and set aside.
- Add vanilla, half the sugar and one tablespoon of milk to the butter and beat until combined. Add the remaining sugar and beat until smooth.
- Add melted chocolate, ensuring the chocolate is still smooth and melted but is not warm. Beat until the chocolate is completely mixed through. If frosting is too thick, add an extra tablespoon of milk.
- Add buttercream to piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe onto cupcakes. Add a piece of white chocolate on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 542
Keywords: Caramel cupcakes, Caramel cakes
Do you think you could add Salt to make a salted caramel version?
Yes absolutely!
Hi Jess, I would like to make mini cupcake. What oven temp and time would you suggest please?
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Hi! I’d suggest the same oven temp but baking time would be reduced to 10-15 minutes!
Can I use self raising flour and omit the baking powder?
Hi Marissa, the ratio of raising agent to flour won’t be quite the same but it should be ok. But note, I’ve only tested this recipe with plain flour. Hope you enjoy them!
I made these and they were amazing. Can i just ask if it can be made with dark chocolate?
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I’m so glad you liked them! I think it would be ok but I can’t say for sure because I haven’t tried it myself. You could try my Double Chocolate Cupcakes.
Can these be frozen
Yes! I recommend freezing the cupcakes without frosting and simply frost when serving.
Made the recipe without the frosting and I must say they were a hit. Everyone loved them. They were quite moist and full of flavour. Will definitely make them again.
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So glad to hear that Monia! Thanks for the lovely feedback!
I love caramel anything! These cupcakes look fabulous ♥
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Thanks Natalie!