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Dulce de Leche Cupcakes

Prep Time

35 min

Servings

12

Cook Time

20 min

CupcakesMedium

Dulce de Leche Cupcakes

Caramel-filled cupcakes topped with swirled dulce de leche frosting.

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
12
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup dulce de leche
  • For frosting: 1 cup butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup dulce de leche

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Make cupcake batter with brown sugar.

  2. 2

    Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cool; core centers and fill with dulce de leche.

  4. 4

    Beat butter, sugar, and dulce de leche for frosting.

  5. 5

    Pipe generously.

  6. 6

    Drizzle more dulce de leche on top.

Baker's Tips

  • Store-bought dulce de leche works great
  • Can make your own by simmering condensed milk