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BUTTERFINGER CUPCAKES

Course Cakes, Cupcakes, Desserts
Servings 16 cupcakes

Ingredients

For the Peanut Butter Cupcakes:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 1/4 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 6 tbs milk room temperature
  • 2 tbs water room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butterfingers crushed

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 5 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 6 tbs heavy whipping cream

For the Peanut Butter Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup apple butter salted
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup shortening or substitute additional butter
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 to 4 tbs water or milk
  • 3/4 cup butter fingers crushed

Instructions

Make the Peanut Butter Cupcakes:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, butter, and peanut butter. Using an electric mixer on medium, beat until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Do not skimp on the amount of mixing time.
  • Add sour cream and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  • Add egg whites in two batches, mixing until well combined after each. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate small measuring cup, combine the milk and water.
  • Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until well combined. Add the milk mixture and mix until well combined. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Stir in the crushed butterfingers.
  • Fill the cupcake liners about halfway. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
  • Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Make the Chocolate Ganache:

  • Add the chocolate chips to a medium-sized bowl. Microwave the heavy whipping cream until it almost comes to a boil.
  • Pour the cream over the chocolate chips, cover the bowl with a clear wrap for 3-4 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Set aside to cool.

Make the Peanut Butter Frosting:

  • While the chocolate ganache cools, make the frosting. Combine the butter, peanut butter, and shortening with a mixer until smooth.
  • Add about half of the powdered sugar and mix until smooth and well combined.
  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of water or milk to the frosting and mix until well combined.
  • Add remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  • Add additional water or milk, as needed, to get the right consistency, then stir in the crushed butterfingers. Set aside.
  • Spread a layer of chocolate ganache onto the top of each cupcake.
  • Pipe the frosting onto the top of each cupcake. I used a large round pastry tip.
  • Top the cupcakes with additional crushed butterfingers and a piece of butterfinger, if desired.

Notes

BUTTERFINGER CUPCAKES

The ultimate Butterfinger cupcake recipe! Peanut butter cupcakes, chocolate ganache, and peanut butter frosting with crushed Butterfingers.