Dulce de Leche Cupcakes
Delightful cupcakes with a rich caramel flavor, perfect for any celebration or sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) Sifted and leveled for accuracy.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup full-fat sour cream (or Greek yogurt) (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche (for filling)
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup dulce de leche (for frosting)
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until creamy.
- Add the eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Stir until just combined.
Baking
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, let them cool completely.
Frosting
- In a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter until smooth.
- Add the dulce de leche and mix well.
- Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar and a pinch of salt, mixing until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
Assembly
- Once the cupcakes are cool, use a knife or a cupcake corer to remove a small piece from the center of each cupcake.
- Fill the center with dulce de leche.
- Top the cupcakes with frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.
Notes
Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Don't overmix the batter; stir until just combined to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy. Feel free to customize the frosting with different flavorings or toppings like sprinkles or chocolate chips.