Description
Delight in these luscious Biscoff Cupcakes, combining a moist vanilla cake infused with warm cinnamon and a sweet surprise of creamy Biscoff spread in the center. Topped with a rich Biscoff buttercream frosting and garnished with crunchy Biscoff cookie halves, these cupcakes are perfect for any special occasion or an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 white or vanilla cake mix (with ingredients listed on the box: typically water, eggs, and oil)
- 1 cup water
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Filling:
- 1/2 cup Biscoff spread
Frosting:
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Biscoff spread
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Garnish:
- 10-12 Biscoff cookies, halved
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Mix cake batter: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the white or vanilla cake mix with the required ingredients specified on the box (in this case, 1 cup water, 3 eggs, and 1/2 cup oil). Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for added warmth and flavor.
- Fill cupcake liners: Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 70% full to allow space for rising. You should get approximately 24 cupcakes, but verify the amount recommended on your cake mix package.
- Bake cupcakes: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Core cupcakes: Once fully cooled, use an apple corer or a sharp knife to remove the center of each cupcake, carving about halfway down to create room for the Biscoff filling.
- Fill centers: Spoon a teaspoon of Biscoff spread into each hollowed center. You can choose to replace the removed cake core back or enjoy it separately as a small treat.
- Make frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat 3/4 cup softened butter and 3/4 cup Biscoff spread on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes fluffy and smooth.
- Add remaining frosting ingredients: Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons heavy cream. Continue beating until the frosting is creamy and smooth. Transfer the frosting into a piping bag if desired for neat decoration.
- Frost and garnish cupcakes: Pipe or spread the Biscoff frosting onto each cupcake generously. Top every cupcake with half of a Biscoff cookie for a delightful crunchy garnish and extra flavor boost.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before coring and filling to prevent melting the filling or frosting.
- You can use a sharp knife instead of an apple corer if one is not available; just be careful to create an even cavity.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the frosting as well.
- If you prefer a stiffer frosting for piping, chill it briefly before decorating.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American