Here’s a complete guide to making Vanilla Caramel Cupcakes — soft, fluffy, and topped with sweet caramel frosting. 🧁🍮
🥣 Ingredients (Makes 12 cupcakes)
Cupcakes
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1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
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1 cup (200 g) sugar
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1½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup (120 ml) milk
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
Caramel Frosting
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½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
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1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
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3 tbsp milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Cupcakes
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
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Add eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
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Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk, mixing until smooth.
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Divide batter evenly into muffin cups and bake 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
2. Make the Caramel Frosting
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In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly.
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Add milk and bring to a gentle boil for 1–2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
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Let the mixture cool slightly, then gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth and spreadable.
3. Assemble
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Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
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Optional: drizzle extra caramel sauce or sprinkle with sea salt for a salted caramel twist.
🌟 Tips
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Don’t overbake — cupcakes should be light and fluffy, not dry.
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For extra flavor, you can fold in toffee bits or caramel chips into the batter.
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Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
If you want, I can make a quick, simplified 30-minute version of Vanilla Caramel Cupcakes that’s perfect for beginners and still super fluffy.
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