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Monday, February 22, 2016

"How to Make An Almond Cupcake with Salted Caramel Butter cream Frosting " by Erykah M



Can’t decide between sweet and salty? Here is the perfect recipe for the sweet and salty lovers! This is a delicious almond cupcake with salted caramel frosting, I usually make these cupcakes at any family get together or special occasion. This recipe is pretty easy to recreate inexpensive and of course it taste really good! 

CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS:
·         1 (18.25 oz.) white cake mix
·         1 cup buttermilk
·         1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
·         1 tsp. almond extract
·         1 tsp. vanilla
·         4 eggs

FROSTING INGREDIENTS:
·         1/4 cup sugar
·         2 Tbsp. water
·         1/4 cup heavy cream
·         1 tsp. vanilla
·         3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) salted butter, softened
·         2 cups powdered sugar
 
Directions
Cupcakes
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake cups in the cupcake trays with paper liners.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. In a mixing bowl mix together the sugar ½ cup of margarine until blended well.
Step 3: Add in the eggs one at a time until thoroughly combined also stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Carefully beat in the flour mixture along with the milk.
Step 4: You can use an ice cream scooper to spoon an even amount of batter in each cup or you can use any spoon of your choice. Fill each cup into the prepared cupcake cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
Step 5: Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes

Frosting
Step 1: To make caramel add the brown sugar, 1/2 cup margarine, corn syrup, and vanilla into a large saucepam over medium heat, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until it gets thick it should take about 3 to 4 minutes; remove from heat and allow to cool to warm (not hot) temperature.
Step 2: Add the cream, a little bit at a time until the caramel has the consistency of honey. Mix in a pinch of salt, and allow to cool to room temperature.
 Step 3: Mix the salted butter with the sugar in a bowl  with an electric mixer (or any mixer you have) on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy; slowly add and beat in the caramel, a tablespoon at a time, beating until the frosting is smooth.
When all the steps are complete, you can decorate and add to the frosting. A suggestion you can do is to drizzle the caramel on top of the frosting and also add a pinch of sea salt on top or almonds. Enjoy! 


63 comments:

  1. Erykah, your instructions were really easy to follow and I love how you divided the instructions into parts, a section on how to make the frosting and a section on how to make the cupcakes itself. It made it easier to understand because all of the steps weren't combined into one paragraph. The visuals also made it easier to visualize what the cupcakes should look like. Great piece, I can't wait to try this!!!

    Daveena San
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  2. I really love have you incorporated the aspect of sweet and salty into one! I think this a great idea/recipe because the almond and the salted caramel do compliment each other. The instructions were clear and I'm actually surprised that it is s a pretty simple recipe! I really like the layout of the instructions and how you have a heading for the frosting and how to make the cupcakes! It makes it clear to the person following the recipe to know what exactly they are doing/making! Overall, great job and I love the visuals!
    -Brenda Do
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  3. I have always been a big fan of sweet and salty things, so this is so perfect im so going totally try this out. I like how you kept it straight to the point and well written.
    Ashley Garcia
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  4. Wow! This looks good. I'm totally gonna make this on the weekend. Just looking at it got me hungry. You should post more stuff like this often. Ugh! this sounds too good.
    Elton Adigwu Pd1

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  5. The directions were specific yet not so overwhelming that they were hard to understand. I think this a unique recipe cupcake recipe considering it includes something salty in it instead of cupcake usually being just a sweet dessert.
    Arianna Serna
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  6. The directions were specific yet not so overwhelming that they were hard to understand. I think this a unique recipe cupcake recipe considering it includes something salty in it instead of cupcake usually being just a sweet dessert.
    Arianna Serna
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  7. I definitely need to give this a try! After reading that title I was hooked on already, the good is that your instructions were simple and throughly explained so people will not be intimidated. Not to mention it looks delicious!

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  8. The directions were very to the point, simple, and very easy to follow! Which is good because I’m a terrible cook and personally need the directions to any recipe simplified as much a possible :-) But this looks super delicious I’m a sucker for cupcakes so I will definitely try this recipe.
    -Abby Elvis
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  9. Yum! this looks so delicious. You did great job writing this recipe. The directions weren't confusing, simple, and easy to follow. I can't wait to try it!

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  10. The title made my mouth start watering not to mention the picture of the steps and finished product. I'm not one who usually likes almond desserts or buttercream frosting, but now you having given me something else to crave when my sweet tooth demands sacrifice.

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  11. The title made my mouth start watering not to mention the picture of the steps and finished product. I'm not one who usually likes almond desserts or buttercream frosting, but now you having given me something else to crave when my sweet tooth demands sacrifice.

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  12. I am a big fan of sweet and salty snacks for example the M&M pretzels. Your how to was easy to follow which comes in handy for people like me who can not bake or cook. I can't wait to try these cupcakes.
    Miren Cancio
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  13. This recipe seems absolutely delicious. I tried a salted caramel cupcake from Suite 101 once and it was absolutely delicious. I'm a big fan of the combination of salty and sweet and this cupcake embodied that perfectly. I cannot wait to try this cupcake for myself! I hope it turns out as good as yours!
    -Annika Joshi p. 5

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  14. The recipe fits into the theme of Febuary so well and it would've definitely been useful for Valentines Day. But I'm a really big fan of desserts so I would love to try this anytime! I love how the recipe is really clear and easy to follow, even for an amateur baker like me. I'm also a big fan of how you separated the instructions for the cupcakes and the frosting because it makes it much more clear. Thank you for sharing this!

    Fiona Cheung
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  15. I really liked the simplicity of your instructions! Just about anyone can make these since your instructions are very simple and short! These cupcakes sound and look absolutely delicious! Hopefully your piece has encouraged people to try to make these cupcakes for themselves!

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  16. The title of this submission itself made my mouth water. Reading the instructions and looking at all the pictures made me wish I had this cupcake in my mouth right now. I like cake and I like caramel so putting the two together is absolutely genius. The instructions were also so simple, and I had no trouble understanding everything that you wrote. I honestly cannot wait to try making this at home! I'll have no problems making it with your thorough and well-written aid.

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  17. I have never heard of this, but now I might have to try it. It seems really delicious and quite easy. I have a big sweet tooth so mabye I might need to try it! Great job!

    Ricky Martin
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  18. This recipe is new, creative, and it seems delicious. I think that I may have to try it myself to find out how good it tastes. I also appreciate how easy it is to make. Excellent job!

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  19. I absolutely loved this! These cupcakes seem extremely delicious and now I can make them! Your instructions were extremely detailed, step by step, and very informative. This is a great recipe! I also really liked that you included pictures. Pictures make things a lot easier to understand and see visually in case someone is unsure of what they should be doing or could do. That with the instructions was perfect. Thanks for this recipe! I will have to make them an try them!

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  20. I absolutely loved this! These cupcakes seem extremely delicious and now I can make them! Your instructions were extremely detailed, step by step, and very informative. This is a great recipe! I also really liked that you included pictures. Pictures make things a lot easier to understand and see visually in case someone is unsure of what they should be doing or could do. That with the instructions was perfect. Thanks for this recipe! I will have to make them an try them!

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  21. The way that you described the ingredients and texture of the cupcakes i knew i had to try this. The result was very bad as my cupcakes were rock hard but they still tasted good. Thanks for the recipe.

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  22. I have been loving baking lately and this is going to be an perfect recipe to try out! Personally I love how you have step by step because I am a huge klutz. Also about how perfectly worded this is with the measurements and all! Thank You so much! I can't wait to try this out!
    -Destynee Torres
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  23. Wow! This sounds so good right now. I love salted caramel cake pops, ice cream etc. I've never tried salted caramel cupcakes but these look delicious! You did a great job with wording out the instructions. They are very detailed. Great job!

    -Per.1
    Victoria Ervin

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  24. I recently started to bake and I will definitely try this recipe out! Thank you for making the steps easy to understand and easy to follow through. You actually described the ingredients, by not leaving any out. Also showing your own pictures instead of finding the "perfect picture." Good job!!

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  25. This sounded soooooo amazing as soon as i saw the title i couldn't help but check it out.

    Madison Behee
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  26. This looks amazing! You did a great job of explaining it as well and made it super easy to follow the directions on how to make it!

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  28. This sounds so delicious, I really like how simple and easy to follow the directions were. Great job and I can’t wait to make this one day!

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  29. I am very excited to make these very soon. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I will surely make this whenever I want a snack/dessert or to bring to parties. They seem very simple to make especially with your descriptive instructions. Also, I love how you made a collage of pictures from the steps to the final product. The cupcakes look very tasty and look professionally made. I am sure I will get compliments when serving them. Nice work!

    Jessie Santos
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  30. these look delicious!!! I love how simple this is! im definetely going to try this at home.

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  31. Thank you for the great recipe. It is good to know that people can be so talented at baking. I will be using this recipe for special occasion. I can't express my graditude enough thank you.

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  32. This looks and sounds so delicious! Seems like it would be perfect for those indecisive days when i just can’t decide between sweet and salty. It was very detailed and still easy to follow so I'm sure anyone who attempts this will the same picture worthy cupcakes. As an avid baker I am always looking for new recipes and this one will definitely be tried out in the near future.
    darian henry
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  33. OMG those look so cool I'm going to totally try them and instructions are so simple!!

    -Audriana Youssef
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  34. these cupcakes look absolutely delicious!
    first off, your instructions are very clear and easy to follow. I like how you were able to simply explain the steps, yet come out with a very detailed and decorative cupcake! I will definitely try this sometime! (:

    -Noelle Mariano
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  35. These cupcakes sound and look amazing!! Your instructions are so precise and very detailed! They are so easy to follow and go in a lot of depth! I will absolutely make these with my friends in the future. Fantastic job!

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  36. This recipe is amazing!!! Thanks for the recipe. Great job, this looks fun to make

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  38. Omg these look delicious and I'm going to have to pick up these ingredients and make them as soon as they can . Hopefully they turn out as good as they look.
    Mackenzie Tipple
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  39. These cupcakes look delicious! The steps are super easy to follow and I also liked how you incorporated the pictures to easily follow along. I can't wait to follow these easy steps you provided in order to make yummy almond cupcakes with caramel butter cream frosting. Great job!

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  40. I really enjoyed looking through for the process for making these. I like the detail you put in which made me very hungry. Good job
    Michael Dingle
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  41. This looks really really good! i wanna try this sometime. great detail and description i really enjoyed learning how to make this it seems really good! :)
    ~Julianna Alvarado
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  42. Thank you for this. I cant wait to make these!

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  43. These cupcakes look and sound delicious! I would really want to try these out because of how easy they are to make.

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  44. when is saw this my first though was this is going to be hard "How to Make An Almond Cupcake with Salted Caramel Butter cream Frosting" I said in the back of my head like oh the salted Carmel butter cream is going to way to hard to make but after seeing the ingredients I decided to take another look into this. I'm sure glad I did. the instructions were almost like you were right there telling me exactly what to do and what would happen next. the instructions were so well put it was so easy to do this it was like I was throwing the ball and you guided it. these look amazing and delicious cant wait to try them.

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  45. I really love baking and cooking food. I love cupcake and, as i was reading the steps and the ingredients. It seem really fun and easy to make a cupcake. This really help, I would had never found anything like this.
    -Michelle Truong
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  46. seems like anyone can make this since you make the instructions so easy
    Alexis Medina
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  47. Oh my god theses look so good! Just looking at them made me hungry lol can you buy these anywhere? Anyways thanks so much for this you made the steps so easy that I'm sure i could make them without screwing up.
    -Ashlee Franks
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  48. Very thorough and very informative. Although I am not as much of a baker the way you laid out the instructions they are very easy for anyone that might be a little rusty when it come to baking. Good touch by adding photos it helps visually follow along. This recipe is a little bit of heaven for those who love salty or sweet or BOTH!

    Really good job Erykah
    Allyson Bol
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  49. Woah! Those cupcakes turned out great!! I am a big caramel fan- I love ANYTHING with caramel in it, so I may have to try this for myself! The steps were clear and to the point, so easy to follow! However, I am a bit confused with what you mean by white cake mix? Eh, well doesn't matter too much- Good job :)

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  50. WOW, this sounds so good the pictures that you added make me want to eat my computer. The information that you put on were very descriptive I have to try this one day fantastic job!
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  51. I've never heard of a cupcake recipe as unique as this one! The title itself was mouthwatering. I would probably give this recipe to my mom or sisters so they can bake them for me! Lol, thank you for sharing this with us! Good job.
    Rodrick Hill
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  52. OMG this looks delicious! I love anything with salt caramel and i'd love to try this! Great recipe to share with all of us (:
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  53. OMG this looks delicious! I love anything with salt caramel and i'd love to try this! Great recipe to share with all of us (:
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  54. This recipe was very descriptive. Plus, I won't have to go to the store and waste any money on unnecessary ingredients. Another thing is that it's easier to understand than other recipes I tend to see online.
    -Andrew Alliman
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  55. I really loved this piece. Each of the ingredients were described so well that I was able to imagine the cupcake in my head. I cant wait to try and make this . Job well done

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  56. This piece sounds so yummy! I really want to try these for myself. The directions were super clear and i loved how you added pictures! Nice job!
    -Legend Holman p.3

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  57. Dang you're making me hungry. I really want to try this now! Haha. Thanks for sharing this with all of us.

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  58. This made me really want to try these for myself. I really loved how you managed to use such vivid imagery, that at one point I was imagining the actual cupcake in my head. At first, it did seem a little hard, but I continued reading and discovered that you had written this as if you were right there telling us what to do. Great Job!
    Kayla Weathers
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  59. This is really good and looks delicious something I need to try and soon you mad it really easy to follow the instructions and this will be something I am gonna be eating soon
    -David

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  60. Recipe was incredibly easy to follow, very descriptive and, it looks absolutely delicious! I'm a huge baker at home and this definitely caught my attention! Recipe is simple and uses pretty generic household products. Can't wait to try it on my own.

    -Dulce Congo
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  61. I actually plan on making this! Sweet and salty is such a good combo and it reminds me of fries and a frosty from Wendys. Youre very thorough with your instructions and from what I read it seems easy and fun to make. I wonder where you got this from and Im saving it so I can make it sometime, good job!

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  62. I am going to try this the buttercream looks pro and doesn't seem too complicated to make.

    Audriana
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  63. I really enjoyed reading it , I could taste the cupcakes in my mouth because it sounded so yummy . I might try this one day because the directions where clean and not to complicated .

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