Snickers Cupcakes

September 7, 2015
Ever wondered what it would be like if your favorite candy bar and cupcakes collided?  Whip up a batch of rich-and-delicious Snickers Cupcakes and wonder no more!

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There are a handful of candies that I absolutely cannot resist.  If they're around, my willpower is zero.  Like Twix.  Peanut M&Ms.  And Kit Kats.  

But one more candy bar tops that can't-resist list ~ the ooey-gooey chocolate-covered-caramel-and-peanut goodness of Snickers.  And there's only one way to make that Snickers goodness even better ...
... and that's to turn it into a scrumptious baked treat!

Like Snickers Cupcakes, of course.

Rich chocolate cake with a Snickers surprise inside, creamy caramel frosting, and chopped Snickers with caramel drizzle topping make Snickers Cupcakes a truly can't-resist treat.

Seriously.  They'll take your willpower to sub-zero.

To create these little cakes of willpower-busting deliciousness, grab some Snickers minis ...

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... and tuck them inside a rich scratch-made chocolate batter.

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Once baked, load them up with creamy caramel buttercream frosting ... top with chopped Snickers ... and drizzle with gooey caramel topping.

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The end result?

A candy bar and cupcakes collision that will leave your willpower in tatters!  But believe me, Snickers Cupcakes are worth it.  Now I wonder ... How would Twix, Peanut M&Ms, or Kit Kat cupcakes be?  I may just have to find out ...

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Cupcakes
Yield: 23 cupcakes

Snickers Cupcakes

Ever wondered what it would be like if your favorite candy bar and cupcakes collided? Whip up a batch of rich-and-delicious Snickers Cupcakes and wonder no more!
prep time: 30 Mcook time: 22 Mtotal time: 52 M

ingredients:

Cupcakes:
  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. cocoa powder
  • 1 c. milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c. canola or vegetable oil
  • 24 to 30 Snickers miniatures, frozen
Caramel Frosting:
  • 1 c. unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 c. confectioner's sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c. caramel ice cream topping, plus more for drizzling
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

instructions:

How to cook Snickers Cupcakes

Prepare the Cupcakes:
  1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa together with a wire whisk.
  2. Add remaining ingredients. Beat on medium until combined.
  3. Spoon batter into 23 cupcake liners, filling just 2/3 full. Gently push a frozen Snickers Miniature bar into the center of the batter (just until it’s barely covered) and smooth the surface making sure to cover the candy bar with batter.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 22-24 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes; remove cupcakes to a cooling rack. Cool completely before frosting. Frost with caramel frosting.
Prepare the Caramel Frosting:
  1. Cream butter in the bowl of an electric or stand mixer for about 1-2 minutes. Add sugar, 1 cup at a time, and mix thoroughly for about 15-30 seconds after each addition.
  2. Add vanilla extract, salt and caramel syrup and combine well. Beat on medium-high speed for about 3-4 minutes. Give it a taste and decide if you want to add in a bit more caramel syrup, about 1 tablespoon at a time. For thicker frosting you can gradually add in a little more sugar.
  3. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Garnish with chopped Snickers bars and a drizzle of caramel syrup.
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11 comments

  1. All of those cupcakes look amazing. I just had a salad for lunch and was feeling pretty good. Now I NEED cupcakes!

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    1. Well, you had salad for lunch ... so you're entitled to a cupcake for dessert!

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  2. I am right there with you on the can't resist candy list. Those are all my favorites. And your cupcakes? Holy heck! They look delicious!

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    1. Thank you so much, Erin! Now I've just got to create a Twix or Kit Kat cupcake to go along with them!

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  3. I love cupcakes, especially if one of its ingredients is your favorite chocolate... it's even more amazing! This one just looked so yummy! visiting from #FoodieFriDIY

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  4. These look so yummy! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!

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  5. These look absolutely delicious. I can't wait to try them. I featured the Snickers Cupcakes on my Tuesday Treasures today. I hope you can stop by and take a look! Have a wonderful week.I hope you can join us at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop again this week!

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  6. Currently making these! Topping them with a peanut butter frosting instead, but the actual cake smells AMAZING! I just got a Kitchen Aid, and I had to use it! Thank you!

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  7. These cupcakes look amazing!! One of my friends has requested I make these for her birthday this weekend ... does the mini snicker go all yummy and gooey inside?

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  8. Made these for my son's birthday last night, they tasted amazing! I may have pushed my snickers in too far because they did end up in a layer at the base of the cupcake, which stuck to the cupcake liner when opening them up.

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