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Irresistible Toffee Crunch Cupcakes

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These cupcakes are the perfect marriage of buttery toffee bits and moist, fluffy cake, topped with a luscious frosting that’s sprinkled with irresistible crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (130 g) toffee bits (plus extra for topping)
  • 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix!
  6. Fold in the toffee bits gently using a spatula. The batter will be slightly thick.
  7. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  9. To make the frosting, beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy (about 2 minutes). Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
  10. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat for another 2 minutes until fluffy.
  11. Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes, then sprinkle with extra toffee bits for that irresistible crunch.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and a smoother batter. Avoid overmixing to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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