Best George Caramelin Chocolate Cinnamon Cupcakes With Vanilla Bean Bourbon Frosting Bourbon Caramel Sauce And Candied Pecans Recipes

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CARAMEL CINNAMON CUPCAKES



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Cinnamon cupcakes that begin with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ French vanilla cake mix and end with a luscious caramel frosting - an indulgent dessert treat!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ French vanilla cake mix
1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup cinnamon-flavored baking chips
2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup caramel topping
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Additional caramel topping, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, milk, 1/3 cup butter, the eggs and cinnamon with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in cinnamon chips. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 22 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 2/3 cup butter and 1/4 cup caramel topping with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Drizzle with additional caramel topping. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

VANILLA BEAN CARAMEL SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy cream (cream will make it thicker)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
Caviar (seeds) scraped from 1 vanilla pod
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Put the brown sugar, half-and-half, butter, vanilla seeds and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-low to medium heat. Cook, whisking gently, until the mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Serve warm or refrigerate until cold. If the sauce is too thin, just continue cooking for a few more minutes.

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