Name: Butterfinger Cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Cuisine: American

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February 8, 2026

Butterfinger Cupcakes are the perfect blend of chocolate and peanut butter mixed together in a moist tender cupcake. It is the perfect treat for birthday parties or any event where you have peanut butter lovers. This Butterfinger Cupcakes recipe starts with an easy boxed cake mix, and with the addition of Butterfinger bars you have an amazing cupcake.

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Butterfinger Cupcakes

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line a standard muffin tin.

In a large mixing bowl filled with the cake mix, add in the water, oil, butter extract and eggs. Using a hand or stand mixer, mix on medium until well incorporated.

Fold in ¾ cup of the crushed Butterfinger Bits.

Add batter into the muffin tin until each is about 2/3 full. Sprinkle a bit of the remaining crushed Butterfinger Bits on top of each cupcake. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Directions for Frosting

In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter and cream cheese, and beat until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, while adding a tablespoon of the cream in between each cup. Continue to mix for 1 minute or until creamy. Fold in the crushed Butterfinger Bits.

Fill your prepared piping bag with frosting.

Frost your cupcakes. Top with a bit of the remaining crushed Butterfinger Bits. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butterfinger Crushing Technique 🔨
Crush Butterfinger bars while still in their sealed wrapper to create uniform, fine bits that distribute evenly throughout the frosting and cupcake batter.
Moisture Magic Hack 💧
Replace water in the cake mix with equal parts milk to create a more luxurious, tender cupcake texture that complements the Butterfinger's crunch.
Cream Cheese Frosting Pro Tip 🧈
Ensure cream cheese and butter are at exactly room temperature to create a smooth, lump-free frosting that pipes perfectly and holds Butterfinger bits beautifully.
Flavor Layering Trick 🍫
Fold half of the crushed Butterfinger bits into the cake batter and reserve the other half for topping the frosting for maximum flavor and textural contrast.
Cupcake Cooling Strategy ❄️
Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before frosting to prevent melting and ensure a pristine, professional finish.