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Snickers Cupcakes Recipe

Snickers Cupcakes Recipe
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Indulge in these decadent Snickers Cupcakes that combine rich chocolate cupcakes with a peanut caramel filling, peanut butter buttercream, chocolate ganache drip, and a sprinkle of salted peanuts for the ultimate sweet treat.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature (85g)
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature (60g)
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt (2g)
  • 1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped (75g)
  • 3/4 cup water, warm (180g)
  • 1 1/2 tsp instant espresso or coffee – optional (3g)
  • 1/3 cup milk or dark chocolate chips, melted (60g)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (30g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature (112g)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil (75g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (4g)
  • 1 tsp white vinegar (4g)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (100g)

Peanut Butter Buttercream:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (125g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (4g)
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt (2g)
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (454g or a 1 lb. bag)
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature (80g)

Chocolate Ganache Drip:

  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (95g)
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature (80g)

Additional Garnish:

  • 6 mini Snickers bars, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped (75g)

Instructions

  1. Peanut Caramel Filling & Drizzle – Make the caramel first, as it needs time to cool and thicken. Heat sugar in a saucepan, then add butter, cream, and salt. Let cool and whip until thickened. Fold in chopped peanuts.
  2. Chocolate Cupcake Batter – Preheat oven. Mix water with coffee/espresso, add melted chocolate, cocoa powder, eggs, oil, vanilla, and vinegar. Whisk in flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Bake and cool cupcakes.
  3. Peanut Butter Buttercream – Beat butter, peanut butter, vanilla, salt, powdered sugar, and cream until smooth. Fill a piping bag with frosting.
  4. Chocolate Ganache Drip – Melt chocolate chips with warm cream, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  5. Decorating These Snickers Cupcakes – Core cupcakes, fill with peanut caramel, pipe buttercream on top, chill, drizzle with ganache and caramel, and garnish with peanuts and Snickers.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature unless specified.
  • Adjust sweetness levels to your preference by adding more or less powdered sugar to the buttercream.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: Snickers Cupcakes, Chocolate Cupcakes, Peanut Butter Buttercream, Caramel Filling, Dessert Recipe

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