Decadent Snickers Cupcakes: A Chocolate Lover’s Dream

Key Info:

Prep time: 45-60 minutes

Cook time: 15-22 minutes

Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings: 12-18 cupcakes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Dietary tags: Contains dairy, eggs, nuts

Equipment Needed:

• Muffin pan
• Cupcake liners
• Electric mixer
• Piping bags (optional)
• Mixing bowls

Ingredients:

Chocolate Cupcake Base:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup hot coffee

Caramel Filling:

• 14 oz soft caramels
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts

Peanut Butter Frosting:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish:

• Chopped Snickers bars
• Caramel sauce
• Extra chopped peanuts

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. Cupcake Batter Preparation:
   • Sift together dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
   • In separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients: oil, egg, vanilla, buttermilk.
   • Combine wet and dry ingredients.
   • Slowly add hot coffee, mixing until just combined.
3. Baking Cupcakes:
   • Fill liners 2/3 full with batter.
   • Bake for 15-22 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
   • Cool completely on wire rack.
4. Caramel Filling:
   • Melt caramels with heavy cream.
   • Stir in chopped peanuts.
   • Let cool slightly.
5. Peanut Butter Frosting:
   • Cream butter and peanut butter until smooth.
   • Gradually add powdered sugar.
   • Mix in cream and vanilla until fluffy.
6. Assembly:
   • Core cooled cupcakes.
   • Fill with caramel-peanut mixture.
   • Pipe peanut butter frosting on top.
   • Garnish with Snickers pieces and caramel drizzle.

Crucial Tips:

• Let cupcakes cool COMPLETELY before filling
• Don’t overmix batter – leads to dense cupcakes
• Chill frosting if too soft for piping

Storage:

• Room temperature: 1 day
• Refrigerated: Up to 3 days
• Do NOT freeze assembled cupcakes

Variations:

• Swap peanut butter frosting for salted caramel
• Add mini Snickers inside batter
• Use dark chocolate ganache for extra richness

Pro Tips:

• Room temperature ingredients blend better
• Use buttermilk for extra moisture
• Hot coffee intensifies chocolate flavor

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

• Overmixing batter
• Adding filling to warm cupcakes
• Melting frosting with hot caramel

These Snickers Cupcakes are a show-stopping dessert that transforms the classic candy bar into an irresistible, decadent treat. Each bite promises a perfect balance of chocolate, caramel, and peanut butter that’ll make your taste buds dance!