Best Milky Way Cupcake Icing Recipes

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VANILLA CUPCAKES WITH MILKY WAY™ FROSTING



Vanilla Cupcakes with Milky Way™ Frosting image

Milky Way™ fun-size candy bars are the secret ingredient in the rich and creamy frosting, as well as an irresistible garnish, for these pretty cupcakes.

Provided by By Deborah Harroun

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
12 oz Milky Way™ fun-size candy bars (about 21 bars)
1/3 cup butter
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
Additional cut or chopped candy bars for garnish

Steps:

  • Make and bake cupcakes as directed on cake mix box, using water, oil and eggs. Cool completely.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat about 1 inch water to a simmer. Place larger-diameter heatproof glass bowl on top of saucepan. In bowl, place candy bars, butter and milk. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until candy bars are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Remove bowl from saucepan. Stir in vanilla. Add powdered sugar; beat with spoon until smooth. Cool 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Place frosting in decorating bag with large round tip or resealable food-storage plastic bag with one bottom corner cut off. Squeeze bag to pipe frosting onto each cupcake; immediately top with 1 piece of candy bar.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

MILKY WAY FROSTING:)



Milky Way Frosting:) image

MMMMMmmmmmm!!! THE BEST on devil's food cake--or anything for that matter! Found this on-line; try with Snickers bars too;) *Prep time includes time from start to finish.*

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 tablespoons butter
2 (2 1/4 ounce) Milky Way bars
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and Milky Ways together in a heavy saucepan, stirring constantly over low heat until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
  • Remove pan from heat; beat in the vanilla and powdered sugar until of spreading consistency.
  • Spread on warm cake, cupcakes, cookies, or brownies while the frosting is warm and pliable.

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