Description
These Gooey Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a rich and decadent dessert featuring a moist vanilla base with a gooey caramel and cream cheese center, finished with a caramel drizzle and sea salt sprinkle. The perfect sweet and salty treat!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup caramel sauce (for filling)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup milk
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Extra caramel sauce, for drizzling
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Sea salt flakes, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. -
Prepare Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. -
Make the Batter:
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with milk, mixing until just combined. -
Fill the Cupcakes:
Fill each liner halfway with batter. Add 1 tsp cream cheese and 1 tsp caramel sauce to the center.
Top with remaining batter to cover the filling. -
Bake:
Bake for 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the edge (not center) comes out clean.
Let cool completely. -
Drizzle and Garnish:
Drizzle cooled cupcakes with caramel sauce and sprinkle lightly with sea salt flakes.
Notes
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Use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce.
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For extra gooey centers, freeze small scoops of cream cheese and caramel before inserting into batter.
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Store in the fridge for best texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
