Twix Cupcakes
These Twix cupcakes are simply amazing! Loaded with caramel, and a delicious buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are full of flavor. Turn a boxed cake mix into a gourmet cupcake with this easy recipe!
Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Calories: 275kcal
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large bowl and hand mixer, or stand mixer
- Cupcake liners and pan
- Knife and cutting board
- 1M frosting tip
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup oil
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup caramel sauce divided
- 16 oz buttercream frosting
- 12 fun-size Twix candy bars cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Add the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs to a large bowl and beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
- Divide the batter between 24 cupcake liners, and bake for 9-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool for 1 hour.
- Cut the Twix bars in half.
- Use the frosting tip to hollow out the center of each cupcake, about ¼ inch deep.
- Stir 1 tablespoon of the caramel into the frosting.
- Use a spoon to add caramel to the hollowed center of each cupcake. NOTE: caramel will soak into the cupcake, and that’s what gives it the perfect flavor.
- Add the frosting to a piping bag equipped with the tip, and pipe frosting onto the cupcakes.
- Add a half a Twix bar into the center of each frosted cupcake.
Notes
Use your favorite chocolate cake recipe. A cake box makes things quick and easy, but making your own is also an option.
Test the cupcakes with a toothpick to ensure they are cooked all the way through.
Allow the cupcakes to cool before frosting them so the frosting stays put.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg