Description
Decadent chocolate cupcakes infused with espresso, topped with a luscious salted caramel buttercream for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup hot espresso
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with festive liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, hot espresso, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Mix until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For the buttercream, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly to incorporate.
- Pour in the salted caramel sauce and vanilla extract, blending until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Once cooled completely, frost the tops of your cupcakes generously with the salted caramel buttercream.
- Finally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cupcake.
Notes
Cupcakes can be made a day in advance. Store in an airtight container. You can also use an air fryer for baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cupcakes, chocolate, espresso, salted caramel, dessert, baking