Indulge in the irresistible Snickers Cupcakes, a decadent treat that combines the classic flavors of Snickers bars into a delightful cupcake form. These cupcakes feature a moist chocolate base, filled with a rich caramel and peanut mixture, and topped with a creamy peanut butter mascarpone frosting. Garnished with pieces of Snickers, chopped peanuts, and drizzles of chocolate and caramel sauce, these cupcakes are a dream come true for Snickers and chocolate lovers.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of chocolate, caramel, and peanuts in these cupcakes captures the essence of a Snickers bar in every bite. The creamy peanut butter frosting adds a luxurious touch, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing. These cupcakes are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a birthday party, a special treat for a gathering, or as a delightful dessert for a weekend indulgence. They are also great for baking enthusiasts looking to recreate candy bar flavors in a cupcake form.
Decoration Tips: For a professional look, pipe the frosting with a star tip and neatly arrange the Snickers pieces on top. Drizzle the chocolate and caramel sauce in a zigzag pattern for an artistic finish. A sprinkle of chopped peanuts adds a nice texture contrast.
Ingredients: Cupcake Base:
- 200 g flour
- 2-3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 190 g sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ packet baking powder
- 240 ml water
- 100 ml sunflower oil
Filling:
- 3 tbsp caramel sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
Frosting:
- 250 g mascarpone
- 400 ml cream
- 4 tsp stabilizer (San-Apart)
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
Decoration:
- Snickers bars
- Chopped peanuts
- Chocolate and caramel sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Mix all cupcake base ingredients and fill the mixture into 12 muffin cups. Bake for 15-25 minutes. Do a skewer test for doneness. Let them cool.
- Mix caramel sauce and chopped peanuts for the filling.
- For the frosting, whip all ingredients until stiff and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Hollow out the center of each cupcake and fill with the caramel-peanut mixture. Pipe the peanut butter frosting onto the cupcakes.
- Decorate with Snickers pieces, chocolate and caramel sauce, and chopped peanuts.
Enjoy these Snickers Cupcakes, a delectable treat that brings the classic candy bar flavors to life in a cupcake form!
