Caramel M&M’S Mini Poke Cupcakes

By bubbles7380

Servings: 24 mini cakes
oven 325℉

Ingredients

• Cake
• 1 box white cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• Caramel Buttercream
• 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons bottled caramel sauce
• 2 –3 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup M&M’S Caramel Candies

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 325℉.

2. Fill mini muffin tins with cupcake liners. 

3. Make cake batter according to package instructions. Fill the cupcake liners with cake batter ⅔ of the way full. Bake 12–15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool.

4. To make the buttercream, beat the soft butter until light and fluffy using a hand mixer. Slowly add the powdered sugar and mix until fully incorporated. 

5. Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time and blend until the consistency is creamy and smooth. Add the caramel sauce and blend until fully incorporated. Set aside.

6. Poke a hole in each cooled cupcake with the back of a spoon. Fill the hole with caramel sauce and 1 Caramel M&M. 

7. Frost the cupcakes with buttercream, top with Caramel M&M’S, and enjoy!