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Perfect Caramel Toffee Crunch Cupcakes

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These cupcakes combine rich caramel frosting, crunchy toffee bits, and moist vanilla cake for an irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (100g) toffee bits
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three batches, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt, and bring to a gentle boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Pipe or spread the caramel frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle generously with toffee bits and flaky sea salt if desired.

Notes

[‘Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth batter.’, ‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense cupcakes.’, ‘Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.’, ‘Consider doubling the batch as these cupcakes disappear quickly.’, ‘Chill frosting slightly before piping for neat swirls.’]

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Keywords: Caramel, Toffee, Cupcakes, Dessert, Baking, Sweet Treats

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