Kit Kat Candy Bar Cupcakes
Introduction
If you love chocolate and Kit Kat bars, you’ll want to try these Kit Kat Candy Bar Cupcakes! They’re fun to make, super tasty, and perfect for parties or just a sweet treat at home. Your family will love them!
How to Make Kit Kat Candy Bar Cupcakes
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping:
- Crushed Kit Kat bars
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Carefully mix in the boiling water until the batter is well combined (the batter will be thin).
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until well combined.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and the desired consistency is reached.
- Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost them with the chocolate frosting.
- Top each frosted cupcake with crushed Kit Kat bars for decoration and extra flavor.
- Enjoy your Kit Kat Candy Bar Cupcakes!
How to Serve Kit Kat Candy Bar Cupcakes
Serve the cupcakes on a nice plate or in a cupcake box. They look great at parties! You can also add extra crushed Kit Kat on top for decoration.
How to Store Kit Kat Candy Bar Cupcakes
Keep any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can put them in the fridge.
Tips to Make Kit Kat Candy Bar Cupcakes
- Always measure your ingredients accurately for the best results.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Feel free to use different chocolates for the topping if you want to switch it up!
Variation
You can change the flavor by adding peanut butter to the frosting or replacing Kit Kat bars with your favorite candy bars on top. Get creative and have fun!