Description
Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy caramel frosting, finished with glossy caramel drizzle and chocolate shavings for the ultimate rich and indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ cup hot coffee
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ¼ cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, whole milk, and hot coffee until combined.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a cooling rack.
- Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar.
- Add caramel sauce and heavy cream, then continue beating until the frosting becomes fluffy and smooth.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes, drizzle with extra caramel sauce, and top with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes soft and fluffy.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Warm the caramel sauce slightly for easier drizzling.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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