Chocolate Caramel

- Cupcake: All-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, cocoa powder, eggs, whole milk, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pure vanilla extract.

- Filling: Homemade caramel sauce made by melting granulated sugar until amber, then adding heavy cream and unsalted butter, stirred until smooth, providing a rich and gooey center.

- Frosting: Caramel-infused buttercream made by blending unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a generous amount of the homemade caramel sauce until smooth and creamy.

- Garnish: Drizzled with additional caramel sauce and a light sprinkle of sea salt flakes to enhance the flavor contrast.