Melted candy bars added to frosting makes an impressive cupcake to serve to anyone. These Milky Way Cupcakes with a hidden chocolate center did not last long at all around here.
How about a cupcake to drool over for the weekend???
As you know, I am all about being a crazy baking lady 🙂
And this week was no different than most...
I had the urge to melt something and
add it to my butter cream frosting.
And this week was no different than most...
I had the urge to melt something and
add it to my butter cream frosting.
Because that is just what I need...
more sugar added to a buttery sugary frosting.
more sugar added to a buttery sugary frosting.
The "star" of this cupcake is the Milk Way Bar.
Did you know that most candy bars
can be melted down and whipped into
your fav butter cream frosting recipe?
Did you know that most candy bars
can be melted down and whipped into
your fav butter cream frosting recipe?
Hhhhmmmm,,,now I am wondering what else to melt down???
Nothing will be safe in my kitchen for now 🙂
Recipe
Milky Way Cupcakes
Yield:
24 cupcakes
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
A hidden chocolate center and Milky Way frosting turn these rich chocolate cupcakes into a delicious treat.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ⅓ cups water
- ½ cup oil
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup dark cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoons instant coffee (optional)
For the Filling
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Milky Way frosting
- 1 cup + 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 8 snack size Milky Way candy bars + extra for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place 24 cupcake liners in muffin tins.
- Place all of the cupcake ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat for 2-3 minutes.
- Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for 20-22 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Remove the center of the cupcake with a cupcake corer.
- Heat the chocolate chips and ½ cup heavy whipping cream in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir until creamy.
- Fill the cupcake center with a spoonful of the chocolate.
- Beat 1 cup softened butter, vanilla, salt, and 2 tablespoons of whipping cream until creamy. Slowly add sugar until thick. Set aside.
- Cut the Milky Way bars up and put in sauce pan with the 3 tablespoons of extra butter. Stir over medium heat until it is melted.
- Beat the frosting again and slowly add the melted candy bars as it mixes. Whip for 2-3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
- Frost the top of the cupcakes with the frosting and top with extra candy bars, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 294Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 66mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 1gSugar: 34gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Queen Mother
Oh...my...word. That is all I can say!
Missy
Good nite nelly.. this looks fantastic.... This is on my to-do list.. YUMMY! thank you
Stacy
YUMMM!!! I love milkyways and cupcakes. I will be giving this a try. I love cupcake wars and I have been making my own cupcakes. Stop on over sometime and see them. My rootbeer float, and strawberry chocolate have been my favorites so far.
Stacy
Scraptastic Mel x
These look totally lush! I hadn't thought of milky way favour ones. I made cookie monster ones recently for a contest and put cookie dough in the batter - they were tasty!
BigBearswife
oh my heaven! im in heaven!! im trying these asap!
Erin
You are a cupcake making genius!!! This sounds amazing! I can't wait to try it!
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Life with the Lebedas
Great Blog!! Stopping by from Social Parade. I'm following and can't wait to read more of your blog!
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Wendy
Oh wow! Those do look Yummy!
Kelli
Oh. My. Goodness. The perfect post for this chocolate fiend to discover. I'll be giving this a try, for sure! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Val
Looks like pure bliss.
Jensamom23
I am here via Windy Poplars and am now starving! Those look amazing!
Anonymous
WOW! These look absolutely FANTASTIC!!! One question...how many teaspoons/tablespoons are in a 'packet' of instant coffee?
Sara 🙂
Sare
NO WAY!!! I may have to do this!!! That candy bar frosting thing is freaking amazing!!
Tasha
Oh, I should never have read this...these look devine! I think you are going to get me on a melting frenzy too. Oh yum yum yum. And Milky Way? Now I really want one. Mmmm.
Brooke Ashley
Hi there 🙂 New follower from the blog hop! Looking forward to reading more of your blog!! Feel free to follow me too 🙂
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Kristin
Well, what a fabulous idea! Candy bars in icing? Happy thought indeed! Thanks for participating in TPoTP today (and making us all drool) 🙂 Have a great weekend my friend!
The Answer Is Chocolate
Oh yum. You should totally link these up at my Open House link party going on now!
Reluctant Writer
Hi,
Im your newest follower. Have a great weekend.
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Natalie Catherine
i saw this image come up on my reader and HAD to click it haha.. yummy. why do you tempt me like this girl?? ok...baby weight will have to wait to come over.. these look too good! haha. 😉
Leah C
Oh my...you have me drooling over these yummy cupcakes! I hear a Milkyway calling my name:)