RECIPE

SNICKERS Black Velvet Witches’ Brew Cupcakes

Name: SNICKERS Black Velvet Witches’ Brew Cupcakes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 tsp black food coloring; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk, at room temperature; 4 SNICKERS Fun Size, chopped; 1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened; 1 tbsp butter, softened; 2/3 cup confectioners’ (icing) sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp green food coloring; 2 tbsp green dragées or sprinkles; 24 candy eyesPrepared with an intense chocolate flavor cake and a vibrant green frosting, these whimsical Halloween cupcakes make a fantastic dessert resembling a bubbling, mystical potion.

TIME

15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

19 items

MAKES

12 servings

Prepared with an intense chocolate flavor cake and a vibrant green frosting, these whimsical Halloween cupcakes make a fantastic dessert resembling a bubbling, mystical potion.

INGREDIENTS

Cupcakes:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tsp black food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk, at room temperature
4 SNICKERS Fun Size, chopped

Cream Cheese Frosting:

1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp butter, softened
2/3 cup confectioners’ (icing) sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp green food coloring
2 tbsp green dragées or sprinkles
24 candy eyes

PRODUCTS USED

SNICKERS Fun Size Chocolate Candy Bars Bulk Bag

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WHERE TO BUY

1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12 mini muffin cups with black paper liners.
2
In medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3
In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat together brown sugar, egg, oil and black food coloring until well combined. Beat in vanilla. Alternately add the flour mixture in 2 parts and the buttermilk in 1 part, starting and ending with flour mixture. Stir in chopped SNICKERS.
4
Scrape batter into prepared cupcake pan; smooth top.
5
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until tester inserted into center of cupcake comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely in pan on wire rack.

6
In medium bowl, using electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and butter until combined and smooth. On low speed, beat in confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and green food coloring until incorporated. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 30 to 60 seconds.
7
Transfer frosting to piping bag fitted with medium round tip. Pipe frosting evenly onto cupcakes. Garnish with green dragées and candy eyes.
Tip
Insert two 2-inch pieces of striped straws or candy sticks into each cupcake to resemble a pair of “witch’s legs.” For “witch’s boots,” fill small piping bag with melted dark chocolate or candy melts and pipe 2 boots, each about ½-inch in length, onto parchment paper–lined baking tray. Let stand until chocolate is set. Using more melted chocolate, adhere a boot to each leg. Let stand until chocolate is set. Alternatively, use witch’s leg cake toppers.
Tip
Dragées are small colored balls used as cookie and cake decorations. They can be found at bulk foods stores, specialty stores and online.