One of the first things my extended family and friends ask me when they see me is, “Have you been cooking today? Did you make anything good?” I am not sure whether to take this as a compliment or not. On the one hand, it is good everyone is willing to sample my cooking because I can give it away. If it were left setting around my house, I would have to eat it! On the other hand, I wonder if they are only thinking, “Oh, here’s Pam. What did she bring me today?’ Whatever the case, everyone was happy to relieve me of these Butterfinger cupcakes I had made. These are perfect for after Easter when you have some candy eggs leftover. If you don’t want to use Butterfingers, you can substitute plain chocolate eggs. I’m also thinking these would be delicious made with chocolate marshmallow bunnies, but so far I have not had any of those bunnies to spare. Hey, you are only able to get those little critters once a year!
The Butterfinger cupcakes not only have a sneaky surprise inside (hint: it’s a butterfinger egg), but the frosting also has bits of Butterfinger eggs mixed in for a double whammy of delicious. Here’s how to make them:
- For Cupcakes:
- 3/4 cup (6 ounces)butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups (20 ounces) all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 3/4 cups (14 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) milk
- 24 Butterfinger eggs, unwrapped
- Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks or ½ pound), softened
- 3 cups (24 ounces) confectioners sugar,
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 16 Butterfinger eggs, crushed (unwrapped)
- optional: 24 butterfinger eggs, unwrapped for garnish
- Mix butter, eggs and sugar in a large bowl until blended. In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt and baking powder. Alternate mixing the flour mixture and the milk with the butter mixture. Stirring after each addition until well blended. Add vanilla. Pour into 24 cupcake liners, adding one butterfinger egg into the middle of each liner, and bake in a 350 degree over for 20 or 25 minutes (until a knife stuck in the middle of the cupcake comes out clean.) Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting.
- To make frosting: Mix butter, salt, confectioners sugar and vanilla extract into bowl. Add milk and blend well. Stir in crushed Butterfingers. Spread on cooled cupcakes.
- Optional: Top each cupcake with a butterfinger egg.
What are your favorite types of cupcakes to make?
Oh my!! This looks divine!! I could definitely enjoy a cupcake or two!!
I’d love to have a bite from this definitely! This sounds yum!
Cupcakes with a surprise inside are the best! I’ll be making these for sure.
I am not a Butterfinger fan, but if I was, that would sound so good!
Oh my gosh those look too good! Give me all the cupcakes! I really have to try these.
Oh that looks so yummy. I never would have thought putting them together
I love Butterfingers. I bet these are really yummy. 🙂
These goodies look yummy! I love cupcakes.
I think these look wonderful. I don’t eat Nestlé products so I could put a reeces these instead!
I would take that as a compliment for sure! And those look delish!!
These look really delicious! I’m sure my husband would love these butterfinger cupcakes!
These look yummy! My hubby would love them, Butterfingers are a favorite!
These look really good! I love a Butterfinger 🙂
So yummy! I love anything with butterfingers in it!
I make my husband a butterfinger cake for his birthday every year. I may have to shake it up and make these cupcakes next time. Yum!
Double the Butterfinger sounds good to me.
These look so yummy Pam. We love any chocolate based cupcakes or anything Nutella based. Yum!
Yum, yum, yum! I love everything about these cupcakes! I really want to make these soon!
Mmmmmmm, these look so delicious. What a good and creative idea to add the candybars.
This looks amazing. You are so creative, I am going to make these with my boys
I am not a Butterfinger fan, but I know somebody that would thrilled if I made some of these for him. Sounds like a good surprise for tomorrow.
Ooh, chocolate egg in the middle? I’m 100% in.
I haven’t made cupcakes in sooooo long. I should add these to my list! om nom nom
Butterfingers are my husband’s favorite candy-he would KILL for these!
these sound so delicious and are perfect for Easter. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I love Butterfingers and this sounds super yummy!
Okay, those look amazing! Butterfingers are my favorite candy!
I love butterfingers!! It’s one of my favorite candy bars. I will be making some of these as a treat for me 🙂
Thanks
Holy moly, now that is dessert…and breakfast and lunch and snacks! What a fabulous looking recipe!
That is awesome… love the surprise middle. YUMMY!
Oh and I forgot to mention that I love butterfingers, as does my family… so this would be perfect for us
Butterfinger is one of my favorite candy bars so I have to try this out. I bet it is really good.
I love the idea of getting a little treat inside with each bite. I bet they taste yummy!
Cupcakes and Butterfinger is like a match made in heaven! Will have to try these!
That looks delicious!! Thank you for sharing!!
Mmmm… These sound so yummy! You have totally nailed it!
I want to move in with you. You make such wonderful things at your house. I bet it smells wonderful every day. I love butterfingers!
Butterfinger anything! Yes, please I want it now.
You tease me with this delicious recipe my will power is not that strong to resist. YUMMY!!!
I love the hidden surprise inside. I love making pretty much any cupcake..yummy!
I love Butterfinger! I bet these are amazing!
No one would dare ask me that question! LOL – you should be flattered. Perhaps if I make these for my family I can gain their confidences 🙂
So cute for Easter! Great idea putting in the Butterfinger candy!
That is a great snack for Easter. Love butterfingers.
They look great! No doubt they’d be gobbled up in a hurry here.
OMG I better not find these butterfinger eggs. I have tried the crunch ones and I would eat them all in one sitting. Very fun cupcakes
Butterfingers are my second favorite candy! These sounds so delicious!
That looks so good and so yummy! Have not make this before. Thanks for the recipe. Will try some time.
Yum! This sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!
My older boys would love these cupcakes. I’d just have to make some without Butterfingers as my youngest won’t eat anything with peanuts.
Sounds So Yummy I Must Make Thank You!
I love butterfinger eggs! Definitely my favorite of the holiday! That frosting sounds absolutely delicious! I will have to attempt at making it! Thank you!
my husband likes very few sweets. but butterfingers? esp the eggs? he loves!
Those look delicious! I’d love to have those on my Easter table!
butterfinger cream frosting?
oh my
must have. soon.
Oh yummy these look SO good! I love Butterfinger bars so I bet these are scrumptious!
I don’t think there are enough yums, yummys, and Mmmmmmms in the world to describe how incredible these look. You’ve got all my favorite things wrapped up in this recipe.
these look really yummy. I wouldn’t mind you bringing some of these around to my house to sample
These look really good. I love anything with chocolate, and cupcakes are even better!
My husband would love it if I made these. He is a huge fan of Butterfingers.
me too, love the taste!
These are cute and sound super yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Oh yum, why don’t I love near you? I’d also be hanging out at your house.. as much as you’d let me 😉 These look amazing.. but what is this leftover Easter candy you speak of? Does that really exist..haha! Not in my house!
Butterfinger is one of my favorite candies! I have to try these cupcakes!
This is my kind of Easter Cupcake!! I like to throw Whoppers in while making cupcakes too!
Great idea!! I can only imagine how good these must be!!!
Butterfinger is such a different flavor! I bet these cupcakes are really good and would be a nice way to mix up the traditional cupcake flavors. And, Butterfinger Cream Frosting sounds so good!
I love the idea of putting the egg in the cupcake. I bet it’s a big hit too. 🙂 Very fun!
what a great idea to “hide” it in the cupcakes, my family would enjoy this!
Those sound so good and they are perfect for the upcoming Easter holiday. Or anytime 😉