Salted Caramel Lava Cupcakes

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Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 cu
• ½
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• ½ cu
• ⅓ cup (
• 2 large eg
• 1 t
• ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar/lemon juice)

For the Salted Caramel Filling:

• 12–14
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• ½ tsp flaky

For Topping (Optional):

• ½
• 2
• That
• F

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salted Caramel Filling

1. Place the caramel candies and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-20 second bursts, stirring until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
2. Sti

2. Make the Cupcake Batter

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and
3. In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined

3. Assemble the Lava Cupcakes

1. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling e
2. Scoop a small ball (about ½ tsp) of the chilled caramel mixture and gently press it into the center of each cupcake, ensuring it’s covered w

4. Bake

1. Bake the cupcakes for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are just set. Avoid overbaking to keep the caramel
2. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire

5. Make the Whipped Cream (Optional)

1. Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.

6. Decorate and Serve

• Pipe or dollop the whipped cream onto the cupcakes.
• Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt for the pe
• Serve warm for the best

Tips for Perfect Lava Centers

• Use high-quality caramel candies or homemade caramel sauce for a richer fl
• To reheat the cupcakes for gooey centers

Enjoy these decadent, gooey Salted Caramel Lava Cupcakes—they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!