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Dulce de Leche Cupcakes

Dulce de Leche Cupcakes: Irresistibly Soft & Sweet Treats

Indulge in these dulce de leche cupcakes, a fluffy treat with a salty-sweet center, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar or granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract preferably pure
  • ½ cup whole milk or almond/oat milk
  • ½ cup dulce de leche for filling and frosting
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar adjust for sweetness
  • ½ cup dulce de leche to enhance flavor
  • a pinch salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat the butter and brown sugar together until creamy and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and vegetable oil; mix well.
  5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with milk until combined.
  6. Fill each muffin cup ¾ full with batter and bake for 15-18 minutes.
  7. Let cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Beat butter and powdered sugar for frosting, then mix in dulce de leche and salt.
  9. Core and fill each cupcake with dulce de leche, then frost with the buttercream.
  10. Garnish as desired, such as with toasted coconut or strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffy texture.

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