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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes

Rich and moist chocolate cupcakes filled with salted caramel and topped with a salted caramel buttercream, combining the best of chocolate and caramel flavors in a cupcake form.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box devil’s food cake mix
  • 1 package Jello instant chocolate pudding
  • 1 cup sour cream (230 g)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (237 ml)
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup milk (118 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ cup mini chocolate chips (270 g)
  • 15–20 caramel candies, unwrapped
  • 3–4 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (224 g)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, divided (480 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine devil’s food cake mix, instant chocolate pudding, sour cream, vegetable oil, beaten eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  3. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  4. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  6. For the salted caramel buttercream: Melt caramel candies with heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
  7. In a mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar (reserve some for consistency), then add the caramel mixture and remaining salt. Beat until light and fluffy, adding more powdered sugar or cream as needed to reach desired consistency.
  8. Pipe or spread the salted caramel buttercream onto cooled cupcakes.
  9. Optionally, drizzle with extra caramel sauce or sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt before serving.

Notes

This recipe uses a cake mix and instant pudding for moist cupcakes. The salted caramel buttercream is rich, so use sparingly if preferred. For extra indulgence, drizzle with additional caramel or melted chocolate.

  • Author: Julie Chiou
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 383
  • Sugar: 33
  • Sodium: 210
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 39
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 45