Salted Caramel Cupcakes are one of my most popular flavours and highly requested cupcake to make!
At first, I was super nervous to make caramel because of all the technicalities and equipment you see needed on television.
However after some research and good, old trial & error, I was able to customize a small-batch caramel sauce that was easy to make, needed no equipment and was just the perfect amount for beginners.
Here's what you will need.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbs butter
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Combine water and sugar in a tall saucepan. Cook on medium heat until sugar dissolves and begins to caramelized. You may gently swirl the pan but DO NOT STIR. Use a pastry brush and some water to brush off any sugar crystals from the sides of the pan.
While the sugar is dissolving, heat heavy cream in microwave in 30-second intervals until warm.
Once the sugar becomes golden and caramelized to your desired colour, remove from the heat and slowly add the heavy cream, being sure to stir once completely poured. The mixture will intensely bubble so be extremely careful.
When the cream has been stirred in and the mixture is homogeneous, add in your butter and vanilla and stir until glossy.
Transfer to a heatproof, glass bowl and place in refrigerator until set.
Salted Caramel is not only great in cupcakes, but also on brownies, cookies and especially ice cream 😍
Give it a go and be sure to check out my video tutorial if you need a visual aid :)
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