Snickers Cupcakes: The Ultimate Chocolate-Caramel-Peanut Indulgence

Key Info:

Prep Time: 25-60 minutes
Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
Total Time: 1-1.5 hours
Servings: 12-24 cupcakes
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Dietary: Vegetarian, Contains Major Allergens

Equipment Needed:

– Muffin pan
– Electric mixer
– Mixing bowls
– Measuring tools
– Piping bag
– Cupcake corer

Ingredients:

Chocolate Cupcake Base:
– 1-1.5 cups all-purpose flour
– 0.5-1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 cup sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 0.5-1 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 cup butter
– 1 tsp vanilla extract

Caramel-Peanut Filling:
– 14 oz soft caramels
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
– 1 tbsp butter

Peanut Butter Frosting:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 2 tbsp heavy cream
– 1 tsp vanilla extract

Garnish:
– Chopped Snickers bars
– Extra chopped peanuts
– Caramel drizzle

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Cupcake Batter Preparation
– Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
– Add eggs one at a time
– Mix dry ingredients separately
– Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients
– Do not overmix

Baking
– Fill liners 2/3 full
– Bake 18-22 minutes
– Test with toothpick – should come out clean
– Cool completely

Caramel-Peanut Filling
– Melt caramels with cream and butter
– Stir in chopped peanuts
– Cool slightly
– Core cupcake centers
– Fill with caramel mixture

Peanut Butter Frosting
– Beat butter and peanut butter until smooth
– Gradually add powdered sugar
– Mix in cream and vanilla
– Whip until light and fluffy

Assembly
– Pipe frosting onto filled cupcakes
– Garnish with Snickers pieces
– Drizzle with caramel

Crucial Tips:

– Room temperature ingredients mix better
– Don’t overfill cupcake liners
– Let cupcakes cool completely before filling/frosting
– Freeze Snickers pieces for easier chopping

Storage:

– Refrigerate in airtight container
– Best consumed within 3 days
– Bring to room temperature before serving

Variations:

– Gluten-free flour substitute
– Mini cupcake option
– Swap Snickers for other candy bars
– Dairy-free adaptations possible

Pro Chef Secrets:

– Instant coffee enhances chocolate flavor
– Sour cream adds moisture
– Marshmallow cream can replace some butter in frosting

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

– Overmixing batter
– Not cooling cupcakes completely
– Runny caramel melting frosting
– Inconsistent batter distribution

Nutritional Heads Up:

– High sugar and fat content
– Protein from peanuts
– Significant calorie dessert

Perfect For:

– Birthday parties
– Potlucks
– Chocolate lovers
– Weekend baking project

Enjoy your decadent Snickers Cupcakes!