Print

Decadent Caramel Cupcakes Recipe Best Chocolate Toffee Treat

caramel chocolate toffee cupcakes - featured image
Print Recipe

Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with silky caramel frosting and crunchy toffee crumble, perfect for celebrations or sweet indulgence.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 1 cup (200g) powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) store-bought caramel sauce (or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup (75g) toffee bits (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy—about 2 minutes.
  4. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  8. Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Add the caramel sauce and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Pipe or spread the caramel frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
  10. Sprinkle toffee bits generously over the frosting. Press lightly to ensure they stick.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense cupcakes.’, ‘Ensure eggs and butter are at room temperature for better texture.’, ‘Chill the frosting for 10-15 minutes if it feels too soft.’, ‘Store homemade toffee in an airtight container to maintain crunch.’, ‘Check cupcakes with a toothpick for doneness before removing them from the oven.’]

Nutrition

Keywords: caramel cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, toffee crunch, dessert recipe, party treats

Find it online: https://tessierecipes.com/decadent-caramel-cupcakes-recipe-best-chocolate-toffee-treat/