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Homemade Twix Bars Cupcakes

Oh my - you are going to love these Homemade twix bar cupcakes! They are so easy to make and these twix cupcakes taste amazing!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Cupcake Ingredients:
  • 1 Cup flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 Cup cocoa
  • 1/2 Cup unsalted sweet cream butter softened
  • 3/4 Cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 Tablespoon pure vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Cup whole milk
  • Frosting Ingredients:
  • 1/2 Cup unsalted sweet cream butter
  • 3 Cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 Tablespoon caramel extract
  • 3 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Instructions

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  1. Directions for Cupcakes:
  2. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line cupcake pan with paper liners.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
  4. In a different bowl, cream butter and sugar for 2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla and egg until well blended.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
  6. Add in milk and mix again.
  7. Evenly distribute the batter into the cupcake liners.
  8. Bake at 350 F for 21-24 minutes, or until the top springs back when pressed down. Remove to wire racks to cool before frosting.
  9. Frosting Directions:
  10. In a mixing bowl with a stand mixer, combine all ingredients and mix together.
  11. If frosting looks like pebbles (too dry), add another tablespoon of heavy whipping cream.
  12. If frosting is to thin, add in 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
  13. Once frosting is at a thick consistency, pipe onto cooled cupcakes and drizzle with caramel sauce, then top with a Twix.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute the Twix for your favorite candy bar. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 92mg (4%) Potassium 52mg (1%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 92mg 4%
Potassium 52mg 1%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.