Name: Cheddar-Caramel Chicago Mix Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 cupcakes
Ingredients: 2 oz (60 g) sharp Cheddar, shredded; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; ½ cup (100 g) sugar; 1 large egg; ¼ cup (60 ml) milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon fine salt; 6 tablespoons (85 g) salted butter (see Note); 1 tablespoon caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade); ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1½ cups (175 g) powdered sugar; ½ to 2 teaspoons milk (more or less to reach desired consistency); ¾ cup Chicago Mix popcorn (I used G.H. Cretors Chicago Mix); 6 teaspoons caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)