Sponge Candy Cupcakes

These Sponge Candy Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of cupcakes with the unique crunch of sponge candy. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup sponge candy bits crushed
• For the frosting:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sponge candy bits crushed, for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Line a cupcake pan with paper liners

In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture

Mix until just combined

Fold in the 1/4 cup of crushed sponge candy bits

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy

Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and well combined

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the prepared frosting

Sprinkle the remaining crushed sponge candy bits on top of the frosted cupcakes for garnish

Serve and enjoy your delicious Sponge Candy Cupcakes