Mint Humbug Cupcakes and Salted Caramel Cupcakes

I decided to do these two together as they both needed tinned caramel.
All I can really say about them is YUM!

The Mint Humbug Cupcakes

I'd never had humbugs before, but they are a lovely combination of hard mint outside with a chewy caramel centre. These cupcakes could not have tasted more like a humbug.  The only bit I struggled with was the chopped humbugs for decoration.  They are not easy to chop! I ended up putting them in the freezer then mashing them with mortar and pestle.  If you like peppermint, these cakes are for you!

Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Again, lovely! I'm not sure I enjoyed these ones quite as much as the humbug which surprised me since I was looking forward to them more. It wasn't until I actually started making them that I realised the sponge was chocolate. I expected it to be caramel or vanilla for some reason.  I found them slightly dry, but I think chocolate sponge often is. The caramel centre is a nice treat!