Gooey Caramel Filled Cupcakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cupcakes

01 - 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream, room temperature
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1/2 cup (120ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ For the Cream Cheese Filling

11 - 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
12 - 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
13 - 1 large egg, room temperature
14 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ For the Salted Caramel Drizzle

15 - 1/4 cup (60ml) caramel sauce
16 - 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes (for sprinkling on top)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and sour cream, mixing until smooth. Pour in the caramel sauce and mix until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Spoon a tablespoon of cupcake batter into each cupcake liner, then add a dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of the cream cheese filling on top. Add another spoonful of batter over the cream cheese, filling each liner about 3/4 full.
05 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake (avoiding the cream cheese filling) comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
06 - Once the cupcakes are cool, drizzle with additional caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
07 - Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

# Notes:

01 - Extra gooey: Add a caramel-filled chocolate in the center for an extra burst of caramel flavor.
02 - Salted Caramel Sauce: For a homemade touch, make your own salted caramel sauce and drizzle it on top.
03 - Storage: Store in the fridge due to the cream cheese filling.

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