#### Instructions:
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. **Make the Cupcake Batter:**
– In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
3. **Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:**
– In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. **Fill the Cupcake Liners:**
– Fill each cupcake liner with a spoonful of cupcake batter. Add a dollop of the cream cheese filling on top of the batter. Top with more cupcake batter to cover the filling.
5. **Bake the Cupcakes:**
– Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
6. **Make the Salted Caramel Sauce:**
– In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar until it turns amber in color. Add the butter and stir until melted. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt. Let the caramel sauce cool slightly.
7. **Decorate the Cupcakes:**
– Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the cooled cupcakes. You can also sprinkle a little sea salt on top for an extra touch of flavor.
8. **Enjoy:**
– Serve and savor these Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Cupcakes with their delightful combination of sweet, salty, and creamy flavors.
These cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for yourself. The creamy center and the decadent salted caramel sauce make them a truly indulgent dessert.
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