Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes

The taste of Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes is like heaven in every bite. Moist dark chocolate cake covered with salted caramel frosting makes the most delicious cupcakes ever.

Don’t forget to try my other delicious cupcakes such as: Red Velvet Cupcakes, Eggnog Cupcakes, and Root Beer Cupcakes!

Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes are the perfect cupcake recipe to make for a special occasion or for entertaining.

Yet, obviously you don’t need a reason or occasion at all to make these!

I have been known to make cupcakes on a lazy afternoon, for a nice treat after dinner. This time of year I do a lot of easy cooking with casseroles and BBQing, so taking the extra time to make a nice dessert is still within means.

Each time I bake, I set some aside and share with friends and family.

It’s also nice to get that second or third opinion on the recipe – and this one is a total winner from everyone who’s tried it. In fact, I’ve had many requests for more!

How to Make Salted Caramel Cupcakes

You’ll need the following ingredients to make these Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes. The printable recipe card is below.

• All Purpose Flour
• White Sugar
• Cocoa Powder
• Baking Soda
• Baking Powder
• Salt
• Large Eggs
• Whole Milk
• Oil
• Vanilla Extract
• Boiling Water
• Icing Sugar / Powdered Sugar
• unsalted butter
• heavy whipping cream
• Caramel sauce
• sea salt

To Make:

In a large mixing bowl mix the dry ingredients.

In another small bowl combine the wet ingredients well, and then add to the flour mixture in the large bowl.

Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, combine well for 2- 3 minutes.

Add the boiling water in small amounts until combined. Then add the cake batter to cupcake liners placed into a muffin tin, filling about 3/4 of the way.

Bake at an oven temperature of 350 degrees, for 15-18 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before frosting them.

How to Make Salted Caramel Frosting

Beat the room temperature butter until smooth and then add in the icing sugar. Then add the heavy cream and caramel. Beat on low speed until combined and smooth.

Top cupcakes with the salted caramel buttercream frosting with a piping bag or butter knife. Finish with a caramel drizzle, chocolate drizzle and a sprinkle of sea salt.

You can use your own homemade caramel sauce or bought from the store.

To Store: Place in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Chocolate and salted caramel go together so well, they are the perfect pair. The taste of these dark chocolate cupcakes with caramel frosting is like heaven in every bite.

These will become your favourite among your chocolate cupcake recipes. Even from the local coffee shop.

These decadent chocolate cupcakes are heavenly. Yet, you might not want to count the calories on this recipe, but I assure you – they are totally worth it!

Living a full life is to indulge now and then!

Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes are made from scratch, and though they do call for many ingredients, they are simple to make.

This is one instance when you’ll want to make homemade cupcakes versus some made from cake mix.

Of course the suggested toppings can be altered to your own preference, so add more caramel or salt if you wish! The best cupcakes are made with love.

Let me know what you think after trying these Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream recipe.

For another great recipe to try, these Salted Caramel Gingerbread Cupcakes are sure to impress!