Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of these irresistible Salted Caramel Lava Cupcakes that boast a gooey caramel center and a rich chocolatey taste. Perfect for any sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup hot water
Additional Ingredients:
- 12 soft caramel candies
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Additional flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk until just combined. Stir in the hot water until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners: Fill each liner halfway with batter, add a caramel candy and sea salt, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until set. Cool slightly.
- Make ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, stir in butter until glossy.
- Top cupcakes: Spoon ganache over each cupcake, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve warm.
Notes
- Best served warm for a gooey caramel center.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly to enjoy the gooey texture again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
