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Sky-High Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes

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Sky-High Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes from Platter Talk are simple to make and blissfully delicious to enjoy.

Sky-High Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes from Platter TalkLast week I was at our friend and Rodan+Feilds Dermatologists business partner’s home, lending her a hand for her premier business launch.  Although she was expecting only a half dozen guests or so, I was taken aback when I saw the display of appetizers and treats she had spread out on her kitchen island.  Among the goods, stood a double tray of cupcakes that were beautifully executed and looked to be professionally baked.   I held back on trying one, until the very end of the night.  These were the best cupcakes I have ever tasted and I knew that somehow I had to get this recipe from my friend. Just like the many times in the past when I have asked her for a recipe or she has spontaneously inspired me on her own accord, Amy came through with flying colors and this is the recipe she used.

Sky-High Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Sky-High Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes recipe from Platter Talk

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There is a lot going on with these Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes, outside and inside.  As if what you can see on the exterior is not enough to take them over the top, it’s what you can’t see on the inside that rockets these dessert treats into a category that is virtually free of all other competitors. Dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk) is blended with cream cheese and then deposited into the centers of these moist devil’s food cupcakes. I had never heard of dulce de leche but upon doing a Internet search I found this great little primer.

Mouthwatering Sky-High Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes by Platter Talk

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Getting back to my source of this recipe, Amy has been referenced on this site many times in the past and I have strong reason to believe that her name will continue to appear here in the future.  You see, she is not only a good friend and incredibly talented culinarian , she is my recipe pusher, if you will.  It is by no coincidence that some of the most popular recipes on Platter Talk have come from this lady.

Sky-High Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes from Platter Talk will put you sky high!

The evening of her business launch, there was a chicken curry spread, a bowl of Buffalo chicken wing dip, trays of fresh fruit, what seemed like pounds upon pounds of cut up cheeses and meats, skewers of fresh caprese, and of course these cupcakes.

Sky-High Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes from Platter Talk are delicious to eat!

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When I commented that I thought she may have overdone it just a bit on the food, Amy shrugged her shoulders and casually remarked, “People expect it of me.”  In all likelihood, she is  correct. Lucky for those of us who call her a friend, she never lets us down.

Try these Sky-High Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes!

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Hopefully, you know someone like Amy. I’m pretty sure you will enjoy these Sky-High Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes.   They are from Betty Crocker, via our friend. Give these a try; your life will never be the same.  -Dan

Everyoe loves the taste of Sky-High Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes.

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Sky-High Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes

Sky-High Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes

from Betty Crocker
4.75 from 8 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dessert
Author: Dan from Platter Talk

Ingredients

for the Cupcakes

  • 1 box devil’s food cake mix
  • Water oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

for the Salted Caramel Cheesecake Filling

  • 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup dulce de leche caramelized sweetened condensed milk (from 13.4-oz can)
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

for the Salted Caramel Buttercream

  • 1 1/2 cups butter softened
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 10 caramels unwrapped
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

for the Garnish

  • 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup crushed pretzels

for the Salted Caramel Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons caramel topping
  • Additional kosher salt if desired

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cupcakes as directed on box; cool completely on cooling rack, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat Salted Caramel Cheesecake Filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed just until smooth and well combined.
  • Using melon baller, scoop out center of each cupcake about 1 inch deep. Fill each cupcake with 1 tablespoon filling.
  • To make Salted Caramel Buttercream: In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until combined; beat in vanilla. In large microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and 1 tablespoon of the milk uncovered on High about 1 minute or until caramels are melted; stir until smooth.
  • Stir caramel mixture and kosher salt into buttercream mixture until combined, adding remaining milk until smooth and spreadable.
  • In small bowl, mix chopped pecans and crushed pretzels.
  • Place buttercream in large decorating bag fitted with large open star tip. Frost 1 cupcake at a time with buttercream, then roll immediately in pecan mixture. Repeat with remaining cupcakes, frosting and rolling in pecan mixture.
  • Drizzle cupcakes with caramel topping. Sprinkle with additional kosher salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with ice cream, if desired.

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Sky-High Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes from Platter Talk are made from a box of devils food cake and an easy homemade dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk.)

 

Comments

  7. Joanne/WineLady Cooks says

    Delicious and I just can’t wait to give these a try. What a great dessert for a spring celebration. Thanks so much to you and to your lovely friend Amy for sharing such a delight. Happy Holiday!!

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    • Dan from Platter Talk says

      Thanks so much, Heidy. I have to believe your hubby would have understood, for this one time… 🙂

      Reply

  17. Catherine says

    I applaud you from holding back until the end of the evening to try one of these, they would have been the first thing I reached for!

    Marvelous job on these cupcakes gentlemen..what a treat. I am inspired to get into the kitchen and make them now!

    Reply

  20. Brooks says

    Inspiration and encouragement from friends are bonds keeping humanity together, and your friendship with Amy is a gem. These well-executed cupcakes have me smitten. Splendid work, Dan!

    Reply

    • Dan from Platter Talk says

      Thanks for the wonderful comments, Brooks. Compliments like these coming from someone such as yourself are humbling and affirming; I appreciate hearing from you.

      Reply

  22. Susie Gall says

    Amy sounds like the ideal friend. These cupcakes do sound perfectly indulgent and I KNOW I will love them – very possibly for Easter. Thanks so much for sharing this gorgeously decadent cupcake. Great job!

    Reply

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