Salted Caramel Cupcakes
"Caramel cupcakes topped with salted caramel frosting and salted caramel candies...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 and 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour(measured correctly)
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (200g) packed dark brown sugar
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1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
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1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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2 large eggs, must be at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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THICK SALTED CARAMEL FROSTING
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1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk (or even buttermilk, do not use skim milk or 1% milk)
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1/2 cup (1 stick or 115 grams) salted butter (or unsalted butter)
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1 cup (200 grams) packed dark brown sugar
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1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2-3 cups (240-360 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
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additional pinch of salt, as needed
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salted caramel candies for decoration, optional
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