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Snickers cupcakes

snickers cupcakes
Another beast of a cupcake to make, but worth it in the end. Perfect for a lover of Snickers and all things sweet. The recipe was found on Annie's Eats. She has so many cupcakes to choose from, I typically start there when I'm looking for something new and different. As you can see from my pics, my icing was a little dry. It needed more cream or less powdered sugar. I've adjusted the recipe accordingly. This recipe makes 20 cupcakes.

Snickers Cupcakes
Adapted from: Annie's Eats
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CUPCAKES

1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup hot water
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. coarse salt
2 sticks of unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
1 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
2/3 cup sour cream, room temp.



FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
¼ tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch of salt



FOR THE FILLING
22 fun-size Snickers bars, chopped
3/4 cup caramel sauce


FOR THE FROSTING
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temp.
1 lb. confectioners’ sugar
1½ tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup caramel sauce
Pinch of coarse salt
2 tbsp. heavy cream



FOR THE GARNISH
8 fun-size Snickers bars, chopped


DIRECTIONS
FOR THE CUPCAKES
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line cupcake pans with paper liners. 
In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and hot water until smooth.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and the sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter is melted.
Remove from heat and transfer to bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-low speed, 4-5 minutes, until mixture is cooled.
Mix in the eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed and beating well after each addition. 
Mix in vanilla and then the cocoa mixture and beat until incorporated. With the mixer on low speed, add in dry ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beating just until combined.
Divide the batter between the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about ¾ of the way full.
Bake 18-20 minutes and rotate the pans halfway through baking. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE
Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugar, stirring occasionally, until the sugar begins to foam a bit. It will look and smell like it's on the verge of burning.
Remove from heat and add heavy cream. Stir until the sauce is smooth. You may need to return it to the heat to smooth it out.
Mix in the vanilla and salt. Let cool. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

FOR THE FILLING
Cut a cone out of the center of each cupcake with a paring knife. To make the filling, combine the chopped Snickers bars in a bowl with 3/4 cup of the caramel sauce. Mix to coat. Drop a spoonful of the filling mixture into each cupcake. 

FOR THE FROSTING
Add the butter to the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium-high speed 1 minute until smooth. Blend in the confectioners' sugar until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the vanilla, caramel sauce and salt until incorporated. (Note: the caramel sauce should be just warm enough that it is workable, but not warm enough to melt the butter in the frosting.) Add the heavy cream and whip on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

TO FINISH
Transfer the frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a decorative tip. Drizzle the frosted cupcakes with additional caramel sauce and garnish with chopped Snickers bars.

snickers cupcakes
Cut a cone out of the center of each cupcake with a paring knife.


snickers cupcakes
Drop a spoonful of the filling mixture into each cupcake.


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snickers cupcakes
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19 comments

  1. angie on maui on 3/7/11, 7:55 PM

    Oh Good Lord, you are killing me with these decadent photos. I am sitting here eating a bowl of steamed broccoli...what's wrong with this picture?!?!?! :)

     
  2. Chelsea on 3/7/11, 7:55 PM

    Girl. These look RIDICULOUSLY yummy!!!! :)

     
  3. Jocelyn on 3/7/11, 10:07 PM

    you had me at Snickers:-) they look great and sound even better!

     
  4. Carol on 3/8/11, 3:01 AM

    Those look incredibly scrumptious! Love me some snickers!

     
  5. a husband and a dad on 3/8/11, 6:29 AM

    Hmm...chocolate...cupcakes...it's got to be snack time somewhere, right?

     
  6. b. lee on 3/8/11, 7:07 AM

    pics are gorg' * would be perfect-o birthday treats * *

     
  7. Anonymous on 3/8/11, 7:33 AM

    You are so evil! These will NEVER fit into my diet and yet they are calling my name. Great photos and recipe. e

     
  8. TexaGermaFinlaNadian on 3/8/11, 7:47 AM

    Holy, these are the devil! haha, looks great!! :) Thanks for sharing, I want to make these soon!
    http://texagermanadian.blogspot.com/

     
  9. Natalie on 3/8/11, 8:20 AM

    Oh wow! That looks simply scrumptious and you photographed it very well!

     
  10. Heavenly Savings on 3/8/11, 9:51 AM

    you are now bookmarked so that I may come back and try these out! Yummy!! I’m a new follower Happy Tuesday!! I would love for you to stop and take a look at my blog as well! Thanks!
    http://heavenlysavings.blogspot.com

     
  11. Alida Sharp on 3/8/11, 11:11 AM

    Wow! those look so tasty!

     
  12. Anita Johnson on 3/8/11, 1:32 PM

    These look absolutely excellent. And I really think I might try to make them...with Snickers, you can't go wrong! Great directions and photos too!

     
  13. Datssocute on 3/8/11, 7:36 PM

    OMG, OMG, OMG, I'm in heaven! Thanks so much for this recipe, I am sooooo trying this one! I'm now following so I don't miss any of your amazing recipes! Have a great week! ♥ BJ http://datssocute.blogspot.com

     
  14. {cuppakim} on 3/8/11, 7:53 PM

    lovely shot of the cupcake. they look DELICIOUS too. :) YUM!

     
  15. Anonymous on 3/8/11, 9:15 PM

    Beautiful shot, and YUM! These look divine.

     
  16. Unknown on 3/8/11, 9:24 PM

    Oh my word Amy. Oh. My. Word. Seriously. WOW!

     
  17. Mira Crisp on 3/10/11, 9:24 AM

    I love the first photo. you just gave me an idea! :)
    Mira

     
  18. Debbie on 3/12/11, 6:26 PM

    All I can say is YUMMMM! Love your blog (and following you now too).Have a lovely evening.

     
  19. Jodi on 3/12/11, 7:01 PM

    I'm your newest follower from FTLOB. You had me at snickers cupcakes. They look delicious!!

     


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