Name: Dark Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting and a Giveaway
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients: For the Dark Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes:; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (I used high quality chocolate chips here); 1 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional); 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 4 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature; 1 cup all-purpose flour (be sure not to pack your flour here); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips; For the Salted Caramel Frosting:; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted