Dulce De Leche Chocolate Cupcakes

Enjoy the sweet and rich flavors of these Dulce De Leche Chocolate Cupcakes. There is creamy dulce de leche inside these moist chocolate cupcakes, and a rich chocolate frosting on top. Just what you need to satisfy your sweet tooth

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee cooled
• 1/2 cup dulce de leche for filling
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter for frosting
• 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for frosting
• 1/4 cup heavy cream for frosting
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
• Chocolate shavings or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Line a cupcake pan with paper liners

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and brewed coffee

Mix well

Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth and well-incorporated

Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with batter

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely

Once cooled, use a cupcake corer or a knife to make a small hole in the center of each cupcake

Fill each hole with dulce de leche

For the frosting, beat the unsalted butter until creamy

Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, and vanilla extract

Beat until smooth and fluffy

Frost the cupcakes using a piping bag or a spatula

Decorate with chocolate shavings or sprinkles

Serve and enjoy