Description
Delight in these indulgent Candy Bar Cupcakes filled with your favorite fun size candy bars and topped with a quick and creamy buttercream frosting. This easy-to-make dessert combines a moist chocolate cake base with gooey candy centers and a luscious frosting, perfect for any chocolate lover’s cravings.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 12 fun size candy bars such as Snickers or Milky Way, unwrapped
For the Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped candy bars for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners to prevent sticking and for easy removal.
- Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Stir thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well blended without lumps.
- Fill the Cupcake Liners: Spoon batter to fill each cupcake liner halfway. Place one unwrapped fun size candy bar in the center of each liner, then cover the candy bar with additional batter until the liners are about two-thirds full.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion (avoiding the candy bar) comes out clean. This ensures the cake is fully cooked through.
- Cool the Cupcakes: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling is essential for proper frosting application.
- Prepare the Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth using a mixer. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed until incorporated to avoid flour clouds.
- Enhance the Frosting: Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Continue beating on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable.
- Frost and Decorate: Once cupcakes are fully cooled, pipe or spread the buttercream evenly on top of each cupcake. Garnish with the finely chopped candy bars to add extra texture and candy flavor.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting and losing its shape.
- Feel free to use any favorite candy bars for both filling and topping based on your preferences.
- For a thicker frosting, incrementally add more powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
