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Dulce de Leche Cupcakes

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Rich and indulgent Dulce de Leche Cupcakes filled with creamy caramel and topped with luscious frosting, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup dulce de leche (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup dulce de leche (for frosting)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for frosting consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool cupcakes completely. Using a small knife or corer, remove the center of each cupcake and fill with dulce de leche.
  8. To make the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add dulce de leche and mix well. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add heavy cream if needed for consistency.
  9. Frost the filled cupcakes and drizzle with extra dulce de leche if desired.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought or homemade dulce de leche.
  • Refrigerate cupcakes if not serving immediately, but bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Top with a pinch of sea salt for a salted caramel twist.

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