Vanilla Cupcakes with Milky Way™ Frosting

Vanilla Cupcakes with Milky Way™ Frosting
90 min.
24
208kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Vanilla Cupcakes topped with a luscious Milky Way™ Frosting! Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. With a light and fluffy vanilla base, each bite melts in your mouth, while the rich, creamy frosting made from Milky Way™ candy bars adds a decadent twist that will leave everyone craving more.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or simply looking to satisfy your dessert cravings, these cupcakes are sure to impress. The combination of the classic vanilla flavor with the chocolatey, caramel goodness of Milky Way™ creates a harmonious blend that is both nostalgic and exciting. Plus, the added touch of chopped candy bars on top makes for a beautiful presentation that will wow your guests.

With a total preparation time of just 90 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 24 scrumptious cupcakes that are perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself! So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the highlight of any meal. Trust us, once you try these Vanilla Cupcakes with Milky Way™ Frosting, they will become a staple in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix white
  • 12 oz bar milky candy ( 21 bars)
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 1.5 tablespoons milk 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • serving chocolate bar chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Make and bake cupcakes as directed on cake mix box, using water, oil and eggs. Cool completely.
  2. In 1-quart saucepan, heat about 1 inch water to a simmer.
  3. Place larger-diameter heatproof glass bowl on top of saucepan. In bowl, place candy bars, butter and milk. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until candy bars are melted and mixture is smooth.
  4. Remove bowl from saucepan. Stir in vanilla.
  5. Add powdered sugar; beat with spoon until smooth. Cool 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Place frosting in decorating bag with large round tip or resealable food-storage plastic bag with one bottom corner cut off. Squeeze bag to pipe frosting onto each cupcake; immediately top with 1 piece of candy bar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories208kcal
Protein2.9%
Fat25.1%
Carbs72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.85
Glycemic Load
5.34
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.3439130546606%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:207.57kcal
10.38%
Fat:5.84g
8.98%
Saturated Fat:3.77g
23.56%
Carbohydrates:37.68g
12.56%
Net Carbohydrates:37.3g
13.56%
Sugar:27.39g
30.43%
Cholesterol:8.17mg
2.72%
Sodium:193.81mg
8.43%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.15%
100%
Protein:1.52g
3.03%
Phosphorus:83.93mg
8.39%
Calcium:65.54mg
6.55%
Folate:15.74µg
3.94%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.87%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.6%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.33%
Selenium:2.25µg
3.21%
Iron:0.5mg
2.79%
Vitamin B3:0.54mg
2.7%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.58%
Copper:0.04mg
1.99%
Vitamin A:95.92IU
1.92%
Fiber:0.38g
1.53%
Zinc:0.21mg
1.37%
Magnesium:5.5mg
1.37%
Vitamin K:1.32µg
1.26%