Caramel Cream Cupcakes - Cupcake Fanatic

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar, loosely packed
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3 egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp milk (I recommend 2%)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 3-4 tbsp milk
• 12-14 caramel cream candies
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 cup water