Chocolate Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Chocolate Bliss Cupcakes with Luscious Caramel Frosting satisfy your sweet tooth with these perfect for any celebration. These vegetarian American-style cupcakes feature a rich chocolate base topped with a smooth caramel frosting that will captivate dessert lovers of all ages. Their moist texture and decadent flavor make them a standout treat for parties or family gatherings.

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Overview

These Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes with Velvety Caramel Frosting are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. With a rich chocolate base and a smooth caramel frosting, these cupcakes are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they are a must-try for any dessert lover.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 15

Cooking Time: 100 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup (c) white sugar
• 2 Cups (c) all-purpose flour
• 0.25 Cup (c) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) baking soda
• 1 Cup (c) water
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) grape jelly
• 1 Cup (c) mayonnaise
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 0.25 Cup (c) butter, melted
• 0.33 Cup (c) half-and-half cream
• 0.75 Cup (c) packed brown sugar
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 1.75 Cups (c) confectioners' sugar

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 15 muffin cups or line them with paper baking cups.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the white sugar, flour, cocoa, and baking soda. Create a well in the center and add the water, grape jelly, mayonnaise, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until just blended.
3. Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, transfer them to a serving platter.
5. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium saucepan, combine the melted butter, half-and-half, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar and 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
7. Place the saucepan over a bowl of ice water and whisk or beat with an electric mixer until the frosting is fluffy.
8. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the caramel frosting. Enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade Chocolate Bliss Cupcakes with Luscious Caramel Frosting!