Easy and Delicious Twix Cupcake Recipe

You can include one of your favorite candy bars into an incredibly delicious dessert and it’s so easy. This tasty Twix cupcake recipe adds a hint of the iconic treat into tasty cake form.

Give me a bit of time for this effortless dessert and I can give you a chocolatey cupcake infused with caramel and topped with buttercream frosting and a Twix bar. If that doesn’t make your mouth water, I don’t know what will!

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Easy to Make Twix Cupcakes

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, our goal is to share recipes that will make you a star without spending too much time in the kitchen. These easy-to-make Twix cupcakes do that and so much more.

Because we are closing in on the fall months (which brings Halloween), this recipe is a great solution to using up some of that leftover Halloween candy. After you eat a few, of course…

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Why Twix Cupcakes Are a Cupcake Recipe to Try

These cupcakes are layered with so much flavor. There is something magical about combining the chocolatey cake mix and the caramel syrup. And then you get a Twix candy bar on top!

Using a cake mix rather and canned frosting, you can make them in less time. If you want to start out with a delicious base, you can also use my easy chocolate cupcake recipe.

They are a huge crowd-pleaser. Why bring plain old chocolate cupcakes to your event or meal when you can add some pizazz and extra flavor with these Twix cupcakes?

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Tips for Making Twix Cupcakes

• We used canned frosting for this recipe because it is easy to use and it will last up to 18 months on the shelf as long as it is unopened. If opened, it will last up to 4 weeks in the fridge.
• If you don’t have a chocolate cake mix on hand for this recipe, you can use a yellow or white cake mix and add cocoa powder to it. We suggest adding 1/4 cup of sifted cocoa powder per boxed cake mix.
• For added chocolatey goodness for this recipe, you can also add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter. Mmmmmmm.
• If you want to go over the top, drizzle some caramel sauce over the cupcakes after adding the Twix candy bar.

Ingredients for a Twix Candy Cupcake Recipe

Below are the ingredients we used for the Twix candy cupcake recipe. Before you head to the store for supplies, check the pantry and fridge for what you have on hand. For information on how long canned frosting will last, read the tips section above.

• Chocolate cake mix
• Water
• Oil
• Eggs
• Caramel sauce, divided
• Canned buttercream frosting
• Fun-size Twix candy bars, cut in half
• Piping bag and 1M frosting tip

How to Make Twix Candy Bar Cupcakes

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and because this recipe yields 24 cupcakes, line 2 standard muffin tins with paper liners. Add the cake mix, water, oil, and room temperature eggs to a large bowl.

Beat the ingredients on high speed for 3 minutes.

Divide the batter between 24 cupcake liners, and bake for 9-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely ot for 1 hour.

Use the frosting tip to hollow out the center of each cupcake, going about ¼ inch deep.

Use a spoon to add caramel sauce to the holes in the center of each cupcake.

Cut the Twix bars in half.

Add the remaining caramel sauce to the frosting and mix.

Add the frosting to a piping bag equipped with the large frosting tip, and pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes. Place one half of a Twix candy bar in the center of the frosting of each cupcake.

Notes for Making Twix Cupcakes

• If you are not able to find the Fun-Size Twix, get the full-sized candy bars and cut them in half (or quarters) to place them in the frosting.
• If you prefer to make your own buttercream frosting rather than a canned frosting, use this popular Easy Buttercream Frosting Recipe. You can make it in minutes and the flavor is heavenly!
• If you cannot find caramel sauce, you can make your own. Grab a bag of caramel candies and put them in a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water and stir until the caramels are melted. Remove from the heat and add 1/4 cup half and half. Allow to cool and put in an air-tight container.

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