Kit Kat Candy Bar Cupcakes Recipe 🍫🧁

If you're a Kit Kat lover or a chocolate enthusiast, these Kit Kat cupcakes are the perfect dessert! They feature a moist chocolate cupcake base with crushed Kit Kat bars mixed into the batter and a creamy frosting topped with even more Kit Kats. A crunchy, sweet treat for any occasion!

📝 Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup cocoa powder 🍫

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 large egg, room temperature 🥚

½ cup buttermilk, room temperature

½ cup hot coffee ☕

¼ cup vegetable oil

1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

12 Kit Kats (half crushed, half cut into quarters)

For the Frosting:

1 cup butter, room temperature 🧈

4 cups powdered sugar 🍬

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp heavy cream

6 Kit Kats, crushed (for mixing into the frosting)

6 Kit Kats, cut into quarters (for garnish)

Fudge sauce (optional, for drizzling)

🍽️ Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Cupcakes

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2️⃣ Place half of the Kit Kat bars in a resealable bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.

3️⃣ In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

4️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and hot coffee. Add the egg and whisk until combined.

5️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed using a stand or hand mixer. Continue mixing for 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping down the sides as needed.

6️⃣ Fold in the crushed Kit Kat pieces.

7️⃣ Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.

8️⃣ Bake for 13 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 2: Make the Frosting

1️⃣ In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.

2️⃣ Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, mixing on low speed until combined.

3️⃣ Fold in the crushed Kit Kats and increase the speed to medium-high, whipping the frosting for 3-4 minutes until fluffy.

4️⃣ Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.

Step 3: Decorate

1️⃣ Drizzle fudge sauce on top of the frosted cupcakes (optional).

2️⃣ Garnish with Kit Kat quarters for an extra crunch.

⏲️ Total Time: 38 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 12 cupcakes

🔥 Calories: 481 kcal per cupcake

Enjoy these delicious Kit Kat Candy Bar Cupcakes that combine the creamy and crunchy textures of Kit Kats with a moist chocolate base and fluffy frosting. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or just a fun treat! 🎉🍫