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Toffee Crunch Cupcakes

Toffee Crunch Cupcakes That Will Delight Your Sweet Tooth

Toffee Crunch Cupcakes are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, featuring a buttery vanilla sponge with crunchy toffee bits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter (unsalted) For a lighter version, use half the butter with applesauce.
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as the binding agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent for rise.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Can substitute with buttermilk.
  • 1 cup Toffee Bits Can crush hard toffee candies.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Toffee Sauce Can make with melted toffee candies and heavy cream.

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Muffin pan
  • Cupcake liners
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the eggs one at a time and then add vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Sift together flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  5. Fold in the toffee bits gently into the batter.
  6. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each two-thirds full.
  7. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Drizzle cooled cupcakes with toffee sauce and sprinkle additional toffee bits on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened but not greasy for best texture. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense cupcakes. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting for best results.

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