Dulce de Leche Cupcakes

Enjoy these Dulce de Leche Cupcakes, which are sweet and caramelly. These are delicious, moist, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup dulce de leche
• For the frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup dulce de leche
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with paper liners

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

Set aside

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture

Fold in the 1/2 cup of dulce de leche until well combined

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack

For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy

Gradually add the powdered sugar, dulce de leche, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt

Beat until smooth and fluffy

Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes

Drizzle some extra dulce de leche on top for extra sweetness and garnish as desired

Serve and enjoy your delicious Dulce de Leche Cupcakes!