Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups
• granulated sugar - 1 cup
• baking powder - 1 ½ teaspoons
• salt - ½ teaspoon
• unsalted butter - ½ cup, softened
• eggs - 2 large
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• milk - ½ cup
• caramel sauce - ½ cup
• powdered sugar - 2 cups
• heavy cream - 2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3.

   Add softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.

4. 4.

   Fold in the caramel sauce until evenly distributed.

5. 5.

   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

6. 6.

   Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. 7.

   Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.

8. 8.

   For the frosting, beat the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and remaining caramel sauce until fluffy.

9. 9.

   Frost the cooled cupcakes with the caramel frosting and drizzle additional caramel on top if desired.

10. 10.

    Serve and enjoy your delicious caramel cupcakes!