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Yum Alert: Candy Bar Cupcakes

Written by Deisy

I take my role as a caramel enthusiast very seriously. Like if it has caramel in it, I’ll eat it. Therefore these yummy cupcakes are right up my alley! Image and recipe via Joy the Baker.

 

Instructions:

For the Cupcakes:

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened

1 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

4 large eggs

1 cup whole milk

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped out

2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Chocolate Ganache:

1 1/2 cups chopped semi-sweet chocolate

1 cup heavy cream

For the Caramel:

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup heavy cream

4 ounces unsalted butter

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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About the author

Deisy

Deisy is a 21-year-old Instagram and Tumblr-obsessed girl who would do pretty much anything (legal) for an Instagram like or a Tumblr follow. Deisy curses the inventor of bras every day and won't leave her house until she has changed her outfit at least 5 times. She would describe her style as Leandra Medine meets Olivia Palermo dipped in black paint and not as cool.