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Snickers Cupcakes are a candy-lover’s dream turned into a dessert reality. Rich chocolate cupcakes are filled with gooey caramel and peanuts, then topped with silky peanut butter frosting and chopped Snickers bars. Every bite is a celebration of texture and flavor, blending soft cake, creamy centers, and a touch of crunch.

Whether you’re baking for a birthday, a party, or just want a fun treat on a weekday, these cupcakes are the kind of show-stopping dessert that turns heads and gets people talking. They look indulgent and taste even better, and the best part? They’re easier to make than they look.

Why You’ll Love This Snickers Cupcakes Recipe

These cupcakes bring everything you love about Snickers into a portable, shareable dessert. The chocolate base is moist and tender, the caramel core adds a sticky-sweet surprise, and the frosting balances the richness with a salty-sweet peanut butter finish. You don’t need to be a pro baker to make these look and taste amazing.

Plus, they’re super adaptable. You can switch out fillings, toppings, or even turn them into a full-sized cake if you’re feeling adventurous. But as cupcakes? They disappear fast.

What Kind of Chocolate Cupcake Base Should I Use?

A rich, moist chocolate cupcake is the foundation of this treat. You can make your favorite chocolate cupcake from scratch, or use a high-quality box mix and doctor it up with sour cream or an extra egg to boost moisture and flavor. The key is to have a cupcake that holds up to the filling and doesn’t overpower the caramel and peanut elements.

Ingredients for the Snickers Cupcakes

Creating these cupcakes is all about balance, and each ingredient plays its part perfectly. From the cocoa in the base to the final chopped candy on top, everything layers into something special.

• All-purpose flour
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Granulated sugar
• Brown sugar
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Buttermilk
• Vegetable oil
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Hot coffee
• Soft caramels
• Heavy cream
• Salted peanuts
• Butter
• Creamy peanut butter
• Powdered sugar
• Milk
• Snickers bars

The hot coffee deepens the chocolate flavor, while buttermilk keeps the crumb tender. The caramel and peanuts create the signature Snickers experience inside. The frosting brings it all together with its rich peanut butter base.

How To Make the Snickers Cupcakes

Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients

Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. This forms the base of the cupcake batter.

Step 2: Combine the Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Gradually add to the dry ingredients, then stir in the hot coffee until smooth. The batter will be thin but that’s what makes the cupcakes moist.

Step 3: Bake the Cupcakes

Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners and fill each two-thirds full. Bake at 350°F for 18 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool completely before the next step.

Step 4: Make the Caramel Filling

Melt soft caramels with heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Stir in chopped salted peanuts. Let cool slightly, then core each cupcake and fill the center with this mixture.

Step 5: Prepare the Frosting

Beat butter and peanut butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk until creamy and spreadable. Pipe the frosting on each cupcake.

Step 6: Top with Snickers

Chop Snickers bars and press a few pieces into the top of each frosted cupcake. Drizzle with extra caramel if desired.

Storing and Serving Snickers Cupcakes

These cupcakes are best served at room temperature to enjoy the soft caramel center. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If you refrigerate them, let them sit out for 20 minutes before serving so the frosting softens.

This recipe makes about 18 cupcakes, perfect for sharing at events or saving a few for yourself throughout the week.

What to Serve With Snickers Cupcakes?

Coffee or Espresso

The bitterness of coffee balances the sweet richness of these cupcakes beautifully.

Cold Milk

Nothing beats a cold glass of milk with a candy bar cupcake.

Vanilla Ice Cream

Add a scoop on the side for an extra indulgent dessert.

Fresh Berries

A bowl of tart berries helps cut through the richness.

Salted Pretzels

Serve a handful alongside for a fun sweet-and-salty combo.

Chocolate Sauce

Drizzle more chocolate over the top if you want to turn it up a notch.

Whipped Cream

A dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream adds a cloud-like finish.

Salted Caramel Latte

For those wanting to match flavors, a caramel latte goes perfectly.

Want More Cupcake Ideas with a Twist?

If you love these Snickers Cupcakes, you’ll probably enjoy these other favorites:

• Butter Pecan Cheesecake if you’re into rich, nutty layers.
• Mama Seward’s Iconic Strawberry Cake for a fruity, vintage-inspired option.
• Peanut Butter Cowboy Cookies packed with classic crunch.
• Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies for another indulgent twist on a classic.
• White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Truffles if you crave creamy, citrusy bites.

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And let me know in the comments how yours turned out. Did you go heavy on the caramel or keep it classic? Did you add extra Snickers on top?

I love hearing how others make these recipes their own. Questions are welcome too—let’s help each other bake smarter.

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Conclusion

Snickers Cupcakes are one of those treats that hit every craving in one bite. Chocolate, caramel, peanuts, and that unmistakable candy bar flavor all packed into a perfectly portioned dessert. They’re fun to make, even more fun to eat, and an easy way to turn a simple day into something sweetly special.

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