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Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Cupcakes

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Delight in these fluffy cupcakes filled with creamy salted caramel and cream cheese, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 box vanilla or yellow cake mix (plus ingredients as directed on the box)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions and stir in the vanilla extract.
Baking
  1. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth, then mix in the salted caramel sauce.
Whipping Cream
  1. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  2. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well blended.
Filling Cupcakes
  1. Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill with the cream cheese mixture.
Finishing Touches
  1. Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the cupcakes before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve fresh and enjoy your delightful cupcakes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container. They stay fresh at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can freeze the cupcakes before drizzling with caramel.
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