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CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CUPCAKES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes Recipe: How to Make It image

You only need a few baking staples to throw together these gooey delights. Boxed cake mix and a can of frosting make them fast, but caramel, walnuts and chocolate chips tucked inside make them memorable. We like them with ice cream. —Bev Spain, Belleville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
24 caramels
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
Chocolate frosting and hot caramel ice cream topping
Additional walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions for cupcakes. Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups one-third full; set remaining batter aside. Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until top of cupcake appears set., Gently press a caramel into each cupcake; sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. Top with remaining batter. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a toothpick comes out clean. , Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with chocolate frosting and drizzle with ice cream topping. Sprinkle with additional nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, FatContent 10g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 24mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 195mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 3g protein.

CARROT CUPCAKES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



Carrot Cupcakes Recipe: How to Make It - Taste of Home image

To try to get my family to eat more vegetables, I often "hide" nutritional foods inside sweet treats. The carrots add wonderful moistness to these cupcakes, which have a rich cream cheese frosting. Now we can have our cake and eat our vegetables, too! —Doreen Kelly, Rosyln, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups grated carrots
CHUNKY FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and oil. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, allspice and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in carrots. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in the coconut, pecans and raisins. Frost cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, FatContent 18g fat (5g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 51mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 187mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 3g protein.

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