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Butterfinger Cupcakes
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line a standard muffin tin.
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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.
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Fold in ¾ cup of the crushed Butterfinger Bits.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Fill your prepared piping bag with frosting.
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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.
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