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Butterfinger Cupcakes

Delightful cupcakes with a rich peanut butter and chocolate flavor, topped with creamy frosting and chocolate ganache.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp milk, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp water, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup crushed Butterfingers for cupcake batter
For the Chocolate Ganache
  • 5 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 6 tbsp heavy whipping cream
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp water or milk adjust for desired consistency
  • 1/2 cup crushed Butterfingers for frosting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar, brown sugar, and unsalted butter until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the peanut butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Add the egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the peanut butter mixture, alternating with the milk and water.
  6. Fold in the crushed Butterfingers.
  7. Divide the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
Ganache & Frosting
  1. To make the chocolate ganache, heat the heavy whipping cream until just boiling. Pour it over the chocolate chips, let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
  2. For the frosting, beat together the salted butter, peanut butter, and shortening until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and enough water or milk to reach your desired consistency. Stir in the crushed Butterfingers.
Assembly
  1. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the peanut butter frosting, then drizzle with chocolate ganache.

Notes

Serve these cupcakes at room temperature or slightly chilled. For a pretty display, sprinkle with extra crushed Butterfingers and drizzle with more chocolate ganache.