These Dulce de Leche Cupcakes are a delightful dessert that combines the rich, caramel-like flavor of dulce de leche with a moist and fluffy cupcake base. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are sure to impress your guests.
The recipe is simple to follow and results in deliciously sweet cupcakes topped with a creamy dulce de leche frosting. Ideal for dessert lovers, this recipe is a must-try for your next baking session.
Delicious Dulce de Leche Cupcakes
These cupcakes feature a light vanilla cake infused with dulce de leche, topped with a luscious dulce de leche buttercream frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 12 cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup dulce de leche
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dulce de leche (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the dulce de leche and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add the dulce de leche and milk, mixing until well combined.
- Frost Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the dulce de leche buttercream using a piping bag or a spatula.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Dulce de Leche Cupcakes as a sweet treat for any occasion!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
