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Ultimate Snickers Cupcakes Recipe

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These Ultimate Snickers Cupcakes combine moist chocolate cocoa cupcakes with a gooey salted caramel center, topped with creamy peanut butter frosting and chopped Snickers bars for a decadent treat perfect for any chocolate and caramel lover.

Ingredients

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Cupcakes

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1/2 cup (42g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup (75g/80ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120g/ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120g/ml) hot water or hot coffee

Peanut Butter Frosting

  • 5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80g/ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling and Topping

  • 1/2 cup (145g) store-bought or homemade caramel sauce (cooled & thickened)
  • 5–6 fun-size Snickers bars, chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the cupcakes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners, preparing a second pan for the extra 3 cupcakes since the recipe yields about 15.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the vegetable oil, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until combined.
  4. Mingle wet and dry: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then add the hot water or coffee and whisk until fully combined; the batter will be thin.
  5. Fill cupcake liners: Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to prevent overflow. You should have enough for 15 cupcakes.
  6. Bake: Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool cupcakes: Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes if tops are sticky.
  8. Make the frosting: Beat softened butter for 1 minute until smooth using a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add peanut butter and beat until combined, then add confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low 20 seconds, then high for 1 minute until fluffy.
  9. Prepare filling: Using a sharp knife, cut a 1-inch deep circle in the center of each cooled cupcake to create a pocket. Remove the cone-shaped piece, trimming the pointed end off.
  10. Fill cupcakes: Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of cooled caramel sauce into each pocket, then replace the trimmed cupcake piece on top, gently pressing to seal.
  11. Frost cupcakes: Pipe or spread the peanut butter frosting on each cupcake using a round piping tip or spatula.
  12. Top and serve: Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with chopped Snickers bars. Serve immediately, or refrigerate covered for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  13. Store leftovers: Keep leftover cupcakes refrigerated for up to 3 days, preferably in a cupcake carrier to maintain decoration integrity.

Notes

  • Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled and slightly chilled before filling to prevent melting the caramel.
  • Use hot coffee instead of water to enhance the chocolate flavor in the cupcakes.
  • For thicker caramel sauce, allow it to cool and thicken before filling.
  • Use a sharp knife to neatly carve cupcake centers to maintain structural integrity.
  • Peanut butter frosting can be adjusted for thickness by varying the heavy cream amount slightly.
  • If storing overnight, allow cupcakes to come to room temperature before serving for best texture and flavor.

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