Salted Caramel Cupcakes with Caramel Buttercream Frosting

June 01, 2013

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I have a confession ... these Salted Caramel Cupcakes have been sitting in my 'queue' for quite a while, just waiting (oh so patiently!) for me to get around to sharing them with you. I actually made these beauties, along with super-fun Neapolitan Cupcakes, this summer ... ? ... for a bridal shower a friend of mine was hosting. When my friend asked if I'd make cupcakes for the event, of course I said yes! I mean, an excuse to bake?? I'm all over that. Especially when

Cupcakes:
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. dark brown sugar
1 T. canola oil
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk

Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting:
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 lb. confectioners' sugar
4 T. milk, divided
15 caramel candies, unwrapped (I used Kraft caramels)

Additional sliced caramels (for garnish)
Sea salt

For the Cupcakes: 1. Line 24 muffin cups with paper cupcake liners. 2. Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, cream cheese, sugar, brown sugar, and oil until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes....
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
1065

Sodium
231mg
9% DV

Fat
50g
77% DV

Protein
11g
22% DV

Carbs
132g
45% DV

Fiber
5g
21% DV

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