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18 Irresistibly Delicious Caramel Recipes

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Enjoy the mouthwatering delight of caramel – that rich, buttery sweetness that takes desserts to the next level. From classic cheesecakes to indulgent brownies, caramel can turn everyday treats into something extraordinary. Whether you’re a pro baker or just starting your kitchen experiments, these caramel-infused recipes have something special. Get ready to dive into the alluring world of caramel and discover new ways to satisfy your sweet tooth, folks!

Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting

A close-up of a chocolate cupcake with creamy swirls of caramel frosting, generously drizzled with caramel sauce. The cupcake is in a white paper liner and is set against a plain white background, perfectly showcasing the rich colors and textures found in beloved caramel recipes.
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Chocolate cupcakes with a heavenly salted caramel frosting – it’s a match made in heaven! This could be one of the most delicious cupcakes you’ll ever taste! Rich chocolate combined with creamy caramel and a touch of salt – you can’t go wrong with this one.

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting

Caramel Popcorn

Close-up of caramel popcorn. The popcorn kernels, inspired by classic caramel recipes, are coated in a glossy caramel layer, giving them a rich golden-brown color and a crunchy, sweet appearance.
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Caramel Popcorn is seriously one of the best things about the holidays! It’s the ultimate party snack and a perfect gift to share because everyone’s gonna love it. This version is chewy, just the right amount of sweet, and has a nice hint of salt for that perfect balance.

Get The Recipe: Caramel Popcorn

Decadent Caramel Brownie Trifle

A creamy, layered dessert with brownies, caramel, and cream in a glass bowl.
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Indulge in the decadent delight of this Brownie Trifle. This exquisite dessert features layers of rich chocolate brownie, luscious caramel, velvety cheesecake pudding, and more. It’s the perfect treat for any special gathering or celebration.
Get the Recipe: Decadent Caramel Brownie Trifle

Caramel Ice Cream

A close-up of a bowl of salted caramel ice cream with a smooth, creamy texture. A metal spoon is partially visible, scooping into the ice cream. The background is minimal, emphasizing the rich details of this delectable salted caramel ice cream recipe.
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This easy and yummy salted caramel ice cream recipe hits the spot when you’re craving something sweet. No need for fancy gear or churning – just whip it up for a perfect treat on a sunny day!

Get The Recipe: Caramel Ice Cream

Homemade Twix Bars

A vegan chocolate Twix bar shows lots of caramel filling. It sits on a stack of more of the treats.
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with these decadent homemade Twix bars. Crafted to be dairy-free and gluten-free, these delightful treats boast a buttery shortbread base, a luscious date caramel layer, and a rich chocolate coating. Each bite is an indulgent experience that is simply irresistible.

Get the recipe: Vegan Gluten-FreeTwix Bars

Banoffee Pie

The Banoffee Pie on a cake stand showing the crust, caramel layer, banana layer, whipped cream and banana chips as decoration.
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Calling all caramel lovers! Banoffee Pie is a British twist on classic flavors. Layers of gooey caramel, fresh bananas, and pillowy whipped cream sit atop a buttery biscuit crust. Prepare to be amazed!

Get The Recipe: Banoffee Pie

Irresistibly Gooey Caramel Donuts

A hand holds a caramel donut with a bite taken out.
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You’ll love these decadent caramel donuts crafted for those with a sweet tooth for caramel. Delight in their soft, fluffy texture, enrobed in a luscious, rich caramel glaze. Whether enjoyed for breakfast or as a luxurious snack, these donuts are sure to satisfy your caramel cravings.

Get the recipe: Baked Caramel Donuts

Salted Caramel Brownies

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Dive into Salted Caramel Brownies: fudgy chocolate bliss swirled with the most incredible caramel sauce for a flavor adventure in every bite!

Get The Recipe: Salted Caramel Brownies

Caramel Cheesecake

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Creamy cheesecake meets buttery caramel! This decadent recipe takes cheesecake to the next level with pockets of sweet, toasty caramel throughout.

Get The Recipe: Caramel Cheesecake

Salted Chocolate and Caramel Bars

Cut slices of the Salted Chocolate & Caramel Bars stacked and piled on each other with the caramel oozing out and the salt on top
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These Salted Chocolate and Caramel Bars offer a perfect harmony of sweet and salty, with rich chocolate and gooey caramel battling for your taste buds’ attention. It’s a dessert that’s sure to leave you wanting more.

Get The Recipe: Salted Chocolate and Caramel Bars

Caramel Banana Cake

The cake fully decorated and ready to serve
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Embrace the world of British baking with this recipe! A buttery cookie crumb crust serves as the base for a delectable treat, finished with a sprinkle of chocolate shavings. It’s a simple yet authentic taste of Britain.

Get The Recipe: Caramel Banana Cake

Caramel Apple Pie

A forkful of apple pie with caramel sauce.
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Tender apples nestled within a filling infused with light and dark brown sugar create a delightful symphony of sweetness, perfectly complemented by warm vanilla and rich butter.

Get The Recipe: Caramel Apple Pie

Salted Caramel Blondies Bar

Salted caramel blondies with a chocolate chip cookie base and dark chocolate topping.
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Experience the joy of chewy blondies studded with pockets of gooey caramel and finished with a touch of delightful salt. This recipe is easy to follow and delivers an irresistible texture and flavor combination.

Get The Recipe: Salted Caramel Blondies Bar

Caramel Apple Cake

A cake with caramel sauce being poured over it.
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A moist cake studded with apples is transformed into an irresistible dessert with the addition of a rich and decadent caramel glaze. It’s a simple way to elevate a classic flavor combination.

Get The Recipe: Caramel Apple Cake

A close up image of 2 Billionaire Shortbread bars stacked on top of each other.
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Buttery shortbread is transformed into a decadent dessert with the addition of a layer of sweet and salty caramel and a final touch of rich dark chocolate. It’s a simple way to elevate a classic treat and create a flavor explosion.

Get The Recipe: Billionaire Shortbread Cookie Bars

Homemade Caramel

A jar of caramel from above with a spoon in it.
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This recipe unlocks the secrets to creating buttery and rich caramel with ease. No special equipment needed, just pure deliciousness in every bite.

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Caramel Icing Glaze

A spoon adding caramel glaze to a cake.
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With just four ingredients, you can create this delectable Caramel Icing Glaze that’s great for topping cakes, donuts, and desserts.

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Banana Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting

A layered cake topped with creamy frosting, banana slices, chopped nuts, and caramel drizzles. The cake has two thick layers with a generous amount of frosting between them, inspired by the best caramel recipes. It is displayed on a white cake stand against a dark backdrop.
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This banana cake is seriously delicious – everyone’s gonna love it! Two layers of moist banana cake topped with a yummy caramel frosting, sweet & salty caramel sauce, walnuts, and banana slices. Perfect for any occasion!

Get The Recipe: Banana Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting

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