Here’s a delicious recipe for Brown Sugar Caramel Muffins—soft, moist muffins with a rich caramel flavor and a sweet brown sugar topping. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Brown Sugar Caramel Muffins
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or milk + ½ tsp vinegar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsp (30g) butter, melted
- 1-2 tbsp caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter & sugar: In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk and vanilla.
- Combine: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Add caramel: Swirl in caramel sauce lightly for a marbled effect.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide batter evenly (about ¾ full).
- Make topping: Mix brown sugar and melted butter, then sprinkle over muffins.
- Bake 18-20 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Drizzle with caramel while warm.
Enjoy your gooey, caramel-packed muffins! Let me know if you’d like any variations (like adding nuts or cinnamon). 😊
