CANDY BAR CUPCAKES

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Everyone in my family loves cupcakes, so I experimented to create these cupcakes that fit my family's tastes. I also tried to make them healthier. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
6 ounces fat-free cream cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 egg
2 Snickers candy bars (2.07 ounces each), finely chopped
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, buttermilk, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended., For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; mix well. Stir in the candy bars., Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-third full with batter. Drop filling by tablespoonfuls into the center of each cupcake (cups will be about half full). Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the filling comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook for two minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in the milk, then confectioners' sugar. Cool until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

M. Imran
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


nahwera nicholas
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These cupcakes are so rich and decadent. They are perfect for a special occasion.


Adrash Shahbaz
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them. They are his new favorite cupcake.


Caromatic Nakx
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great.


Dubai Dubaidxb
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These cupcakes are a little time-consuming to make, but they are worth the effort. They are so delicious!


Srabon Rahman
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cupcakes were amazing!


Sadiek Said Abdulahi
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These cupcakes are perfect for a party. They are easy to make and everyone loves them.


Millionaire Maykel
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I'm not a big fan of candy bars, but these cupcakes were still delicious. The chocolate cake was moist and the frosting was creamy.


I love Nepal
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These cupcakes are so cute and festive! I can't wait to try them.


Charlesetta Nelson
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I will definitely be making these cupcakes again. They are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Anitty Jns
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The cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


awais gull
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand.


Frank Kausu
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These cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so easy to make and the candy bar filling was a delicious surprise.


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