Go Back
+ servings
snickers cupcake
Print Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Snickers Cupcakes

Snickers Cupcakes are incredibly delicious and so easy to make. From a boxed cake mix comes this incredible dessert inspired by our love of Snickers bars.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel frosting recipe, chocolate cake mix cupcakes, snickers cupcake recipe
Servings: 24
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Cupcakes Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix

Caramel Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 can of Nestle Dulce de Leche Caramel
  • 3 tubs of Pillsbury Vanilla Frosting or other Vanilla Frosting

Toppings

Instructions

Cupcake Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Line cupcake liners in 2 muffin pans for 24 cupcakes.
  • Combine cake mix with eggs, oil and water following directions on your box mix.
  • Pour cupcake mixture into liners.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before you begin frosting them.

Frosting Instructions

  • While cupcakes are cooling you can make the Caramel frosting.
  • In a large mixing bowl add the 3 tubs of vanilla frosting.
  • Combine the full can of dulce de leche.
  • Mix with an electric mixer until well blended.

How To Frost

  • Once the cupcakes are cooled and the frosting is mixed, put Tip 1M into the piping bag and cut the bag at the bottom to fit the tip.
  • Add the caramel frosting to the piping bag and begin frosting the cupcakes.
  • Once frosted, drizzle with caramel and chocolate sauce.
  • Optional: chop peanuts into small pieces and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
  • Top with 1 mini Snickers bar.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg