Creating Delicious Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes Every Coffee Lover Needs is easy if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Cream Butter: In another bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed butter. Mix until fully incorporated.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the brewed espresso and whole milk. Mix until smooth.
6. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, then beat until fluffy.
10. Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag to frost each cupcake with the buttercream frosting. Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top for a beautiful finish.