Chocolate Cupcakes {Caramel Toffee Frosting}

Here's a recipe for delicious chocolate cupcakes with caramel toffee frosting:

Chocolate Cupcakes:

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 and 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just incorporated; do not overmix.
6. Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before frosting.

Caramel Toffee Frosting:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 1/2 cup toffee bits (chopped into small pieces)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined and fluffy.
3. Mix in the caramel sauce until fully incorporated.
4. Gently fold in the toffee bits until evenly distributed throughout the frosting.

Assembly:

1. Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them generously with the caramel toffee frosting using a piping bag or offset spatula.
2. Optionally, sprinkle some additional toffee bits on top for decoration.
3. Serve and enjoy your decadent chocolate cupcakes with caramel toffee frosting!

These cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any gathering or celebration. Enjoy baking and indulging in these sweet treats!