Description
Indulge in these luscious caramel-filled chocolate cupcakes! Moist, chocolatey goodness is complemented by a gooey caramel center, topped with a smooth caramel glaze and sprinkled with nuts and chocolate chips. Perfect for celebrations or when you’re craving something decadent.
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Caramel Filling:
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, to thin the caramel)
- Chopped nuts (like peanuts or hazelnuts)
- Chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
Instructions
Make the Chocolate Cupcakes:
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. - Combine Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, warm water, oil, and vanilla extract. - Make the Batter:
Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth. The batter will be thin. - Bake:
Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
Fill the Cupcakes with Caramel:
6. Create a Pocket:
Using a knife or the back of a piping tip, cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake.
- Fill with Caramel:
Spoon or pipe caramel sauce into the hole, filling it generously.
Add the Topping:
8. Make the Caramel Glaze:
- If your caramel sauce is thick, thin it slightly by stirring in the heavy cream.
- Warm it slightly for easy spreading.
- Top the Cupcakes:
- Spoon or drizzle the caramel sauce over the tops of the cupcakes.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts and chocolate chips.
Serve:
10. Enjoy:
Serve immediately for the ultimate gooey experience, or let the caramel set slightly before serving.
Notes
- For an extra decadent touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the caramel topping.
- Use salted caramel for a sweet-salty flavor contrast.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
