Twix Cupcake Recipe (Candy Bar-Inspired Treats)

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These Twix cupcakes combine layers of rich chocolate, silky caramel frosting, and bits of crunchy cookie for a dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.

With each bite, you get that perfect balance of sweet, salty, and buttery goodness.

Whether you’re baking for a party or satisfying your sweet tooth, this cupcake recipe will become a go-to favorite.

Indulge in Twix cupcakes—chocolate cupcakes topped with white frosting swirls and a mini Twix bar. One cupcake is cut in half, revealing a moist chocolate interior, while unwrapped Twix bars rest in the background. Text: Twix Cupcakes.

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How to Make Twix Cupcakes

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs for 3 minutes until smooth.
Divide the batter, filling each cupcake liner about ⅔ full and bake for 9–12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cooled, use a frosting tip to hollow out the center of each cupcake and fill it with caramel sauce.
Stir caramel into the vanilla buttercream frosting, pipe it over each cupcake, and top with a halved mini Twix bar and crushed Twix pieces.

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A chocolate Twix cupcake with white frosting and a Twix bar on top sits on a wooden surface. The moist interior is revealed by a bite taken out. Other twix cupcakes and wrapped Twix bars are visible in the background.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Absolutely! Bake the cupcakes a day in advance and frost right before serving to keep them fresh and picture-perfect.

Can I freeze Twix cupcakes?

Yes. Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months, then thaw and decorate when ready to serve.

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Indulge in decadent Twix cupcakes—two chocolate cupcakes with white frosting and a mini Twix bar on top, served on white plates with Twix candy wrappers in the background on a wooden surface.

Twix Cupcake Recipe

Learn how to make the ultimate Twix Cupcake Recipe—soft chocolate cupcakes with caramel centers, creamy frosting, and candy bar crunch on top.

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Course: Alcohol, desserts

Cuisine: American, Cupcakes

Keyword: how to make twix cupcakes, twix cupcake, twix cupcake recipe

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 32

Servings:

Author: momma lew

Ingredients

15.25 oz chocolate cake mix
1 cup water
½ cup oil
3 eggs
½ cup caramel sauce divided
16 oz buttercream frosting
12 fun size Twix bars cut in half

Instructions

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees, and line a cupcake tins with paper liners.
Add the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs to a large mixing bowl and beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
Pour cupcake batter between 24 cupcake liners, when baking, make sure not to overfill the cupcake liners, as this can cause them to spill over and lose their shape.
Bake cupcakes for 9-12 minutes until golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Allow cupcakes to cool for 1 hour on a wire rack to room temperature.
Cut the miniature twix bars in half.
Use the frosting tip to hollow out the center of the cupcakes, about ¼ inch deep.
Stir 1 tablespoon of the caramel into the frosting.
Use a spoon to add caramel to the hollowed center of each cupcake. Caramel will soak into the cupcake, and that’s what gives it the perfect flavor.
Add the caramel buttercream frosting to a piping bag equipped with the tip, and pipe frosting to top of the cupcakes.
Add a half of a mini Twix into the middle of the cupcakes.
Sprinkle some crushed Twix bars on top of each cupcake for an extra touch of elegance.
Store your cupcakes in an air tight container.

Twix Cupcake Recipe