Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

Enjoy the rich flavors of a traditional caramel macchiato in the form of a cupcake. These cupcakes are moist and taste like coffee. They are topped with a creamy caramel espresso frosting, which makes them the perfect treat for a coffee break.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup brewed espresso, cooled
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce
• For the frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup brewed espresso, cooled
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Caramel sauce drizzle and coffee beans for decoration

Instructions:

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

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

Set aside

In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract

Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture

Fold in the brewed espresso and caramel sauce until the batter is smooth

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

Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth

Gradually add in the powdered sugar, brewed espresso, caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt

Beat until well combined and fluffy

Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes

Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and garnish with coffee beans

Enjoy your Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes with a cup of coffee