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Apple Milky Way Cupcakes

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Adding apples to cupcakes and candy bars to frosting is a fun way to jazz up a box mix cupcake.  These Apple Milky Way Cupcakes are a fun and delicious treat to share with your friends and family.

*This post has been sponsored by Crunch Pak apples.  I have partnered with them to bring you fun apple recipes.

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Adding apples to cupcakes and Milky Way candy bars to frosting makes these cupcakes a fun treat!

I have found another fun way to enjoy an apple a day.

Oh, you thought this post was about cupcakes?  Well, you thought right…but I bet you didn’t expect apples in the cupcakes and candy bars in the frosting.  Ok, so maybe some of you did because you are smart like that.

But keep reading because I bet I can surprise you with how I used the candy bars this time.  

Adding apples to cupcakes and Milky Way candy bars to frosting makes these cupcakes a fun treat!

I have started to realize that I love pairing candy bars and apples in fun baked goods.  Remember these Apple Butterfinger Bars and these Fluffernutter Apple Nachos?

The dilemma in the house is keeping everyone from munching on the bags of apples in the fridge.  There just aren’t enough hiding places in a refrigerator.  I try to hide them under the broccoli and behind the lunch meat, but my family is on to my fridge stashing.

And let’s be honest…I’m totally ok with them noshing on those apple slices.  Now if they find the candy bar hiding spots, I’m not going to be as ok with it.

Adding apples to cupcakes and Milky Way candy bars to frosting makes these cupcakes a fun treat!

We have truly become a Crunch Pak loving family.  They were one of those snacks that we bought and ate before I even had this awesome opportunity to work for them.  Those already sliced apples are so convenient.

The kids love grabbing the small bags for their lunches.  And we usually have a big bag of apple slices for any time munching or for adding to fun new recipes.

Adding apples to cupcakes and Milky Way candy bars to frosting makes these cupcakes a fun treat!

This week I decided to add apples to some cupcake batter because it had been a while since I had made cupcakes.  I decided this weekend was going to be a random cupcake weekend…no reason but a cupcake itch that needed scratched.  The kids we were baby sitting this weekend were ok with this reason.

Then the dark chocolate Milky Way Bars in the cupboard started talking to me.  Yes, it’s true.  I hear candy bars, and I’m ok with it.  I even chat back occasionally!  Now if the broccoli and carrots start chatting with me…I just might freak a little.

One of the first cupcakes I shared here on this blog were these Milky Way Cupcakes.  I wanted to recreate the frosting again with the bars in my cupboards.

Start by making a batch of frosting.  It is going to be thick at first.  Then melt down the candy bars with some butter.  Make sure you let the chocolate cool for about 5 minutes before beating it into the frosting.  You do not want your frosting to melt into a puddle of liquid.  It is going to seem really soft at first, but it is thick enough to pipe onto the cupcakes, and it will firm up the longer it sits.

I added some fun Valentine’s sprinkles to the tops of these apple Milky Way cupcakes, but you can go with whatever color and theme you want.  Just make sure you make the frosting because it is so fluffy and amazing!!!  I hear that it’s good for dipping those extra apple slices in too.

Adding apples to cupcakes and Milky Way candy bars to frosting makes these cupcakes a fun treat!

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Apple Milky Way Cupcakes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 24 cupcakes

Apple Milky Way Cupcakes

Apple cupcakes with a Milky Way candy bar frosting are a fun treat to share with friends.

Ingredients

  • 1 vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz.)
  • 1 - 3.4 ounce package vanilla pudding
  • 3/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced Crunch Pak apples
  • 3 teaspoons flour
    For the Milky Way Frosting
  • 1 1/4 cups butter, divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/4 salt
  • 5 Tablespoons whipping cream
  • 4 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder
  • 16 mini Dark Chocolate Milky Way candy bars
  • sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, apple juice, oil, eggs, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Beat on low for 1 minute, then on medium for 2 minutes.
  2. Stir the flour into the diced apples. Stir the apples into the cake mix by hand. Divide the cake batter into 24 cupcake liners. Bake at 325 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  3. Beat 1 cup butter, vanilla, salt, and whipping cream until creamy. Add the powdered sugar slowly until it is all mixed in.
  4. Place the 1/4 cup butter and candy bars in a saucepan. Heat over low-medium heat until melted. Cool 5 minutes. Pour into the frosting and beat until creamy. Pipe onto cupcakes. Top with sprinkles. Store in a sealed container.
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Adding apples to cupcakes and Milky Way candy bars to frosting makes these cupcakes a fun treat!

 More great ways to use those Crunch Pak apples:

Homemade Apple Pie Filling 10-2

Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Butterfinger Apple Tart 4-2
Butterfinger Apple Tart

Caramel Apple Bundt Cake 6

Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

More apple treats for you to enjoy:
Apple Crumble from Shugary Sweets
Apple Tart from Lemons for Lulu
Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Bites from Capturing Joy

 

*I was compensated for my time as a brand ambassador for Crunch Pak apples.  As always, all opinions expressed are 100% my own.

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Comments

  1. Mir says

    January 26, 2015 at 6:16 AM

    Apple packs are a seriously hot commodity in my house, too! I try to hid them so we’ll have them handy for school lunches, but no such luck.
    These cupcakes are amazing! I love apples and Butterfinger. Such a fabulous combo!

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  24. Deb says

    January 31, 2015 at 1:39 AM

    I just finished the cupcakes and hubby of course had to try one and he loved it. I will be making the frosting in the morning, it is after 1AM and I am beat. The frosting sounds AMAZING! Can not wait to try it. Will post again tomorrow on the frosting. Thank-you for such an amazing recipe.

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