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Snickers Cupcakes Recipe

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Delicious and decadent Snickers Cupcakes featuring moist chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy peanut butter frosting, drizzled with homemade salted caramel sauce, and garnished with chopped Snickers bars for a perfect blend of chocolate, caramel, and peanut flavors.

Ingredients

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Caramel Sauce

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (56 grams), cut into cubes
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream (90 ml) (33-35% MF)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Chocolate Cupcakes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams)
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (45 grams), sifted
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (120 ml)
  • 1/3 cup hot coffee (80 ml) (or boiling water)

Peanut Butter Frosting

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (168 grams), softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (do not use natural or anything with oil separation)
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (220 – 275 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2–3 tablespoons cream (30–45 ml) (or milk)

Decorations

  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (120 ml), cooled
  • 6 fun size Snickers bars, chopped in half

Instructions

  1. Make Caramel Sauce: Add the sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar forms clumps and then melts into an amber liquid. Once smooth, add the butter cubes, stirring as they melt and bubble. Reduce heat to low. Carefully whisk in the heavy cream until the caramel is smooth and even. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract and coarse salt. Let cool completely before use.
  2. Prepare Chocolate Cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. Combine Batter: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into it. Gently whisk the batter until it is about 80-90% combined. Then, whisk in the hot coffee (or boiling water) until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  4. Bake Cupcakes: Spoon the batter evenly into the lined muffin cups filling them about halfway to two-thirds full. Bake on the middle rack for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Make Peanut Butter Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add peanut butter and beat until fully incorporated. Add 1 cup powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing on low speed at first. Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar in increments of about 1/2 cup, alternating with tablespoons of cream or milk until the frosting reaches the desired smooth, spreadable consistency.
  6. Decorate the Cupcakes: Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with a 1M tip. Pipe frosting onto each cooled cupcake by drawing a circle around the edge and swirling upwards to create a decorative top. Drizzle each cupcake with cooled salted caramel sauce using a small piping or Ziploc bag with a round tip. Finish by placing half a fun-sized chopped Snickers bar on top of each cupcake as garnish.

Notes

  • Use smooth peanut butter for the frosting to avoid oil separation and ensure creamy texture.
  • Hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor in the cupcakes but can be substituted with boiling water if preferred.
  • Ensure caramel sauce is fully cooled before drizzling to prevent melting the frosting.
  • Do not overfill cupcake liners to avoid overflowing during baking.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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