Using store-bought vanilla cake mix makes these stunning cupcakes a breeze to whip up. Salted caramel sauce adds the indulgence.
Ingredients
Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting:
How to make it
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
2
Cupcakes: In large bowl, using handheld electric mixer on medium speed, beat cake mix, eggs, sour cream and oil for 2 minutes or until well blended. Fold in CRACKER JACK® Original Caramel Coated Popcorn & Peanuts.
3
Spoon or scoop batter into prepared muffin cups, filling about two-thirds full.
4
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until tester comes out clean when inserted into center of cupcakes. Let cool completely in pan on wire rack.
5
Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting: In medium bowl, using handheld electric mixer, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in butter until blended. Beat in confectioners’ sugar and 2 tbsp salted caramel sauce until blended and smooth. If frosting is too soft, refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to firm up before frosting cupcakes.
6
Transfer frosting to piping bag fitted with medium star tip. Pipe frosting generously onto each cupcake. Drizzle remaining salted caramel sauce over each cupcake and garnish with CRACKER JACK® Original Caramel Coated Popcorn & Peanuts.
Tips & Tricks
Chocolate lovers, add a drizzle of melted dark chocolate over cupcakes.