CARAMEL CASHEW CUPCAKE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F; line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners.
- For the caramel sauce: In a small, heavy saucepan, mix together the brown sugar, cream, vanilla and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and browns. Set aside to cool. Reserve 1/4 cup for the cake batter and 1/2 cup for the frosting; set aside the rest for drizzling on top of the cupcakes.
- For the cake batter: On an ungreased baking sheet, roast the cashews for 5 minutes; cool and chop into pieces. Reserve 1/4 cup for the batter and set aside the rest for garnishing the cupcakes.
- Sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk, oil, orange zest, vanilla extract, eggs and the reserved 1/4 cup caramel sauce and 1/4 cup chopped cashews. Mix until smooth and completely combined.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners and bake until golden brown and risen, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the caramel frosting: In a medium mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream the butter. Add the confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup at a time and mix until completely smooth. Add in the vanilla extract and reserved 1/2 cup caramel sauce and mix until combined.
- To assemble: Frost each cupcake with some of the caramel frosting. Drizzle the remaining caramel over the top of each cupcake and sprinkle with the remaining chopped cashews. Sprinkle with orange zest to taste. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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Livoni Tupou
[email protected]These cupcakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're sure to impress your friends and family.
Sk Jani
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!
Rhianon Hibbard
[email protected]These cupcakes are so easy to make and they're always a hit! I love the combination of caramel and cashews. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
MD Rahul Khan
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise properly, but they still tasted good. The caramel frosting was a bit too runny for my taste, but the cashew filling was delicious. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll make some adjustments t
Surya Jung Bhattarai
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The caramel frosting was really rich, and the cashew filling was nice and nutty. I think I would have liked them better if the frosting had been a little less sweet.
victor escalante
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of caramel, but these cupcakes were still really good. The cashew filling is what really makes them special. It's so flavorful and adds a nice texture to the cupcakes. I'd definitely make these again, even if I used a different fro
Ritesh Sah
[email protected]These cupcakes are amazing! The caramel frosting is so smooth and creamy, and the cashew filling is the perfect complement. I love how the cashews add a little crunch to the cupcakes. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Anothai Khongphusit
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about how cashews and caramel would taste together, but I'm so glad I gave this recipe a try! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the cupcakes are incredibly moist. They were a huge success at my last potluck, and I'll defin
Ashok Kc
[email protected]Oh my goodness, these cupcakes are absolutely divine! The caramel frosting is rich and decadent, while the cashew filling adds a wonderfully nutty flavor. The cupcakes themselves are moist and fluffy, and they bake up perfectly every time. I've made