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Butterfinger Cupcakes
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.
Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line a standard muffin tin.
- Step 2
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.
- Step 3
Fold in ¾ cup of the crushed Butterfinger Bits.
- Step 4
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
- Step 5
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.
- Step 6
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.
- Step 7
Fill your prepared piping bag with frosting.
- Step 8
Frost your cupcakes. Top with a bit of the remaining crushed Butterfinger Bits. Enjoy!
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