How to Make SPAM®-a-licious Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a unique and savory-sweet treat to delight your taste buds? Look no further than these SPAM®-a-licious Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting! This unexpected twist on the classic cupcake is sure to surprise and delight your family and friends. Made with the iconic SPAM® canned meat and topped with a rich and creamy salted caramel frosting, these cupcakes are a true indulgence for those who love to experiment with flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), grated
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
  • 1 ⅓ cups water
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir grated luncheon meat in hot skillet until browned and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer meat to a paper towel-lined plate and cool completely.
  • Beat cake mix, water, mayonnaise, and eggs together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until just moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Fold 2/3 of the fried luncheon meat into cake batter. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans set on wire racks until completely cool.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and heavy cream; stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer and cook sauce without stirring for 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir salt into sauce, and cool completely.
  • Transfer sauce to a large bowl and beat in confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time until frosting reaches desired consistency. Spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with remaining fried luncheon meat.
  • Nutrition

    285 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 310mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 119mg