My husband absolutely LOVES Butterfingers. They are one of his most favorite candy bars. I didn?t know this until a month or two ago, so I surprised him with these Butterfinger cupcakes! With a doctored cake mix to make the bottom moist, and a peanut butter buttercream frosting to top it off, they are now a staple at every special occasion at our house!
Six Sisters Stuff
Serves: 24
These Butterfinger Cupcakes have use a doctored cake mix, so they turn out nice and soft every time! Plus, the peanut butter buttercream frosting on top really makes them turn heads! 😉
20 minPrep Time
20 minCook Time
40 minTotal Time
Ingredients
- 1 15.25-oz yellow cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 regular sized Butterfinger candy bars
- 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4-5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 bag Butterfinger bites for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, use a cheese grater to grate the Butterfinger candy bars into fine crumbs (reserving a small bit to use for toppings). Add the eggs, oil, milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Add in the cake mix and stir until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners about 3/4 of the way full, then bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Whip the butter on medium-high for a good 4-5 minutes, stopping to scrape the bowl once or twice.
- Reduce the speed to low, and slowly add the powdered sugar. You can add more or less powdered sugar depending on how thick you want your icing.
- Once the powdered sugar is all incorporated, add in your peanut butter and vanilla.
- Increase the speed to medium-high and whip until light and fluffy (about two minutes).
- Top cupcakes with frosting, a Butterfinger bite and leftover grated butterfinger.
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