Best 8 Pumpkin Salted Caramel Cupcakes Recipes

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Pumpkin salted caramel cupcakes are a delectable treat that combines the flavors of fall with a sweet and salty twist. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, from Halloween parties to Thanksgiving dinners. The moist pumpkin cake is topped with a creamy salted caramel frosting, creating a perfect balance of flavors. With their beautiful presentation and delicious taste, pumpkin salted caramel cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PUMPKIN SALTED CARAMEL CUPCAKES



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Pumpkin and caramel make such a wonderful combination and these Pumpkin Salted Caramel Cupcakes are amazing. Moist and delicious, you are going to love how easy these cupcakes are to make. These are going to become a go to cupcake recipe for fall.

Provided by Jill

Categories     cupcakes

Time 41m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 ¼ C flour
¼ C cornstarch
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp kosher salt
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp ground cloves
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
½ C canola oil
⅔ C light brown sugar (packed)
⅔ C sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
1 C pumpkin puree
⅓ C whole milk
1 - 8 oz box cream cheese (softened)
1/4 C unsalted sweet cream butter (softened)
2 C powdered sugar
2 tbsp salted caramel sauce
3-5 TBSP heavy whipping cream
½ C salted caramel sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners
  • Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and the cloves
  • Using another large bowl, beat together the oil, brown sugar, and sugar until combined
  • Beat in the eggs and vanilla until
  • Gradually beat in the pumpkin puree
  • Gradually beat in the dry ingredients until combined
  • Scoop batter into the cupcake liners about ¾ way full
  • Bake in the oven for 21 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
  • Allow to cool completely
  • Using a standing mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter, 2 tbsp salted caramel, powdered sugar, and heavy whipping cream
  • Continue beating until creamy and stiff with peaks
  • Scoop frosting into piping bag
  • Frost cooled cupcakes
  • Pour the ½ C of caramel sauce into the squeeze bottle
  • Drizzle over the frosting
  • Enjoy

PUMPKIN SALTED CARAMEL CUPCAKES



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A spiced pumpkin cupcake topped with salted caramel frosting, Rolos™, pecans and more caramel is the perfect autumn treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup Libby's™ 100% Pure Pumpkin (from 15 oz can)
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
24 Hershey's Rolos® chocolates, unwrapped, quartered
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup salted caramel sauce
Coarse sea salt, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
  • Bake 14 to 19 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl ,mix frosting and 1/2 cup caramel sauce with spoon until well blended. Spoon frosting into large resealable freezer plastic bag; partially seal. Cut off bottom corner of bag. Pipe frosting on outside edge of cupcake and spiraling up toward center. Decorate with 4 Rolos™ pieces and 1 teaspoon pecans. Repeat steps to frost and decorate with each cupcake.
  • When ready to serve, drizzle 1/4 cup caramel sauce on cupcakes and sprinkle with sea salt, if desired. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Servings, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 0 g

OOEY GOOEY PUMPKIN CARAMEL CUPCAKES



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Spiced pumpkin cupcakes filled with dulce de leche and crowned with cream cheese frosting. A scattering of cashews, chocolate and extra caramel make it ooey gooey good.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

Reynolds™ Baking Cups
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 to 3 teaspoons milk
4 cups powdered sugar
1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk)
Hot fudge sauce, if desired
Cashews, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place Reynolds Baking Cups in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
  • Bake 19 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • For frosting, in large bowl beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and 2 teaspoons of the milk with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Gradually beat in just enough remaining milk to make frosting smooth and spreadable.
  • Fit round tip (opening about 1/4 inch in diameter) in decorating bag. Spoon dulce de leche into bag. Insert tip in center of 1 cupcake, about halfway down. Gently squeeze decorating bag, pulling upwards until cupcake swells slightly and filling comes to the top. Repeat with remaining cupcakes. (Reserve remaining dulce de leche in decorating bag to decorate tops.)
  • Fit round or star tip (opening about 1/2 inch in diameter) into decorating bag. Spoon cream cheese frosting into bag; pipe frosting in circular motion on top of each cupcake. Pipe dulce de leche over cream cheese frosting in desired pattern. Garnish with hot fudge sauce and cashews. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 0 g

PUMPKIN CARAMEL CUPCAKES



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Not only do kids love to eat these cupcakes, they can help bake them, too. To make things even easier for them, we got the idea to dunk them in premade caramel apple dip instead of using frosting. -Donna Schaab, Belleville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 large eggs, room temperature
4 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Dash salt
1 carton (16 ounces) caramel apple dip
Chocolate frosting and decorating icing, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Combine the first 8 ingredients. Beat on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium 2 minutes., Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., Frost cupcakes with caramel apple dip. Decorate, if desired, with frosting and decorating icing. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SALTED CARAMEL CUPCAKES



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To help balance the sweetness of the brown sugar cupcake, we created a unique salty frosting. It's the best of both worlds! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
1/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Fill 10 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water and salt. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar begins to melt. Gently pull melted sugar to center of pan until sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until mixture turns an amber color., Remove from heat; gradually stir in cream until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Beat until stiff peaks form. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SALTED CARAMEL PUMPKIN CUPCAKES



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These Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cupcakes are filled with your favorite fall spices, topped with a cream cheese frosting, caramel frosting, and an extra drizzle of caramel.

Provided by laura

Categories     Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 ¼ C flour
¼ C cornstarch
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp kosher salt
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp ground cloves
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
½ C canola oil
⅔ C light brown sugar, packed
⅔ C sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
1 C pumpkin puree
⅓ C whole milk
1 - 8 oz box, cream cheese, softened
1/4 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
2 C powdered sugar
2 tbsp salted caramel sauce
3-5 TBSP heavy whipping cream
½ C salted caramel sauce
1 squeeze bottle
1 large piping bag with star tip

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners
  • Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and the cloves
  • Using another large bowl, beat together the oil, brown sugar, and sugar until combined
  • Beat in the eggs and vanilla until
  • Gradually beat in the pumpkin puree
  • Gradually beat in the dry ingredients until combined
  • Scoop batter into the cupcake liners about ¾ way full
  • Bake in the oven for 21 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
  • Allow to cool completely
  • Using a standing mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter, 2 tbsp salted caramel, powdered sugar, and heavy whipping cream
  • Continue beating until creamy and stiff with peaks
  • Scoop frosting into a piping bag
  • Frost cooled cupcakes
  • Pour the ½ C of caramel sauce into the squeeze bottle Drizzle over the frosting
  • Enjoy

PUMPKIN SALTED CARAMEL CUPCAKES



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A spiced pumpkin cupcake topped with salted caramel frosting, Rolos™, pecans and more caramel is the perfect autumn treat.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 containers Betty Crocker™ Creamy Deluxe™ vanilla frosting
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (or regular caramel sauce)
24 Hershey's™ Rolos™ chocolates, unwrapped, quartered
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup salted caramel sauce (or regular caramel sauce)
Coarse sea salt, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
  • Bake 14 to 19 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centres comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl ,mix frosting and 1/2 cup caramel sauce with spoon until well blended. Spoon frosting into large resealable freezer plastic bag; partially seal. Cut off bottom corner of bag. Pipe frosting on outside edge of cupcake and spiraling up toward centre. Decorate with 4 Rolos™ pieces and 1 teaspoon pecans. Repeat steps to frost and decorate with each cupcake.
  • When ready to serve, drizzle 1/4 cup caramel sauce on cupcakes and sprinkle with sea salt, if desired. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 24 cupcakes, Sodium 260 mg, TransFat 0 g

SALTED CARAMEL CUPCAKES



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Treat yourself to these easy cupcakes with a caramel-flavoured sponge and salted caramel topping. Perfect for afternoon tea

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

100g softened salted butter
100g golden caster sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
100g self-raising flour
1 tbsp milk
6 tsp caramel sauce
75g soft salted butter
150g icing sugar
200g caramel sauce
a pinch of sea salt flakes

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a 12-hole cake tin with paper cases.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together with an electric whisk until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract. Briefly mix in the flour until just combined, and stir in the milk until the batter just falls off the beaters.
  • Divide the mixture between the cases, leaving about 2 tbsp batter in the bowl. Add a pinch of salt to the caramel sauce if it's not salted caramel, then add ½ tsp to the tops of each cupcake. Use a teaspoon to cover the caramel sauce with the remaining batter. Bake for 15-20 mins until springy and golden. Leave to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, make the icing. Beat the butter and half of the icing sugar together, then tip in the remaining icing sugar and whisk vigorously until pale and fluffy. Stir in half of the caramel sauce, then spoon the mixture into a piping bag with a round or star nozzle.
  • Pipe swirls of icing on top of the cooled cupcakes. Stir the remaining caramel sauce with a pinch of salt, if unsalted, then use to drizzle over the icing. Sprinkle over a small pinch of sea salt over each, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 33 grams sugar, Fiber 0.3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.97 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin purée for the best flavor. You can make your own purée by roasting a pumpkin and then blending the flesh until smooth.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense cupcakes.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can result in dry, crumbly cupcakes.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

These pumpkin salted caramel cupcakes are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for fall. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their moist pumpkin cake, creamy salted caramel frosting, and sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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