Cupcakes

Brown Sugar Toffee Cupcakes

A made from scratch brown sugar cupcake, frosted with homemade vanilla buttercream and topped with pieces of toffee!  This recipe is so easy, and not like any box mix you can buy at the store.  We are also celebrating #CupcakeMondays again, so at the end of this post, there’s even more fabulous cupcake recipes from my blogger friends.

This cupcake is completely inspired by the B. toffee that the company owner, Betsy, sent me.  I have used her delicious toffee to create several recipes here on the blog, and they are always favorites of those that get to taste my treats.  B. toffee is different in that it has a nice crunch and doesn’t get stuck in your teeth!  So what better pairing than brown sugar cupcakes topped with toffee?!

But before we get to the toffee, we need to bake our cupcakes….

Brown Sugar Toffee Cupcakes

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Serves: 16 Cooking Time: 20-minutes

Ingredients

  • CUPCAKES:
  • 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup vanilla greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (I used Rodelle Baker's Extract)
  • VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into chunks
  • 3-1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract (I used Rodelle Baker's Extract)
  • pinch of salt
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 cup chopped B. toffee

Instructions

1

CUPCAKES: Preheat oven to 350-degrees and line two cupcake tins with 16 cupcake liners. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. In a large bowl, mix vigorously by hand the dark brown sugar and melted butter. Once completely incorporated, stir the egg into the butter-sugar mixture. Stir in the greek yogurt. Slowly stir in the milk and vanilla extract. Stir in the dry ingredients, mixing only until there are no lumps.

2

Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full of batter (batter will be thin). Bake cupcakes, one cupcake tin at a time, in 350-degree oven for 20-minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with raw batter on it.

3

Remove cupcakes from the oven and remove cupcakes from the tin. Place cupcakes on a wire rack to cool. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

4

FROSTING: In the bowl of a stand mixer, affixed with the paddle attachment, add the cold butter and mix on medium-high for 3-minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Change the mixer to low speed and add the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract and salt. Once incorporated, change the mixer to medium-high speed and mix for 3-minutes, until light and fluffy. Use desired pastry tip in a pastry bag, to frost cooled cupcakes. Top with chopped toffee or toffee bits.

Notes

Store cupcakes at room temperature in an airtight container.

Now lets see inside….

Now to check out the recipes from the other bloggers that are participating in #CupcakeMondays!!  Also, don’t forget to check out the hashtag on Instagram.  You’re in for a serious treat!

Piñata Cupcakes from A Table Full of Joy 

Chocolate Cherry Chip Cupcakes from Love in My Oven 

Mojito Cupcakes from Nourish and Fete

Chocolate Banana Cupcakes from The Itsy-Bitsy Kitchen 

XOXO,

Kelly

PS… I have linked this recipe up at the following link parties: Meal Plan Monday, Pretty Pintastic Party, The Pin Junkie and Foodie Friday!

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37 Comments

  • Reply
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    August 20, 2018 at 2:01 AM

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    Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
    August 20, 2018 at 6:28 AM

    Toffee is one of my favorite treats. Add it to a cupcake and I’m so in! These look fabulous–I love the little peek at the inside of the cupcake. They look just divine!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 21, 2018 at 8:35 AM

      Thank you Kelsie!! XOXO

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    jamesw1289
    August 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM

    Between the cupcakes, the toffee and your buttercream… these were perfection. Easily one of the best cupcakes I’ve ever had!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 21, 2018 at 8:37 AM

      Thank you James! Glad you loved my cupcakes! XOXO

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    Lisa
    August 20, 2018 at 11:23 AM

    YUM! These sounds so delicious! Everything sounds so good!! Yay for cupcake Mondays!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 21, 2018 at 8:39 AM

      Thank you Lisa!! XOXO

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    Laura
    August 20, 2018 at 1:32 PM

    Kelly, anything with toffee might as well just include a name tag with my name all over it! I love anything toffee. Can’t wait to make these delicious cupcakes!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 21, 2018 at 8:39 AM

      Thank you Laura!! I love anything toffee too 🙂

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    Patrick@looneyforfood.com
    August 20, 2018 at 5:58 PM

    Cupcake heaven!! I love the shot of the cut in half cupcake, makes me want to take a big bite

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 21, 2018 at 8:41 AM

      Thank you Patrick!! Glad you liked that half cupcake shot 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Pies and Prejudice
    August 21, 2018 at 12:45 AM

    these look awesome Kelly! Love a brown sugar cupcake, SO good! And love the sound of the toffee pieces on top of the buttercream, what a great idea! Love tofffee but never had a toffee cupcake before. I need to check out this toffee company, it looks fantastic. Can’t wait to try these fun and yummy cupcakes. Have a great week, my dear! xo

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 21, 2018 at 8:42 AM

      Thank you Dana!! I love B. toffee! They are the BEST! XOXO

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    The Baking ChocolaTess
    August 21, 2018 at 2:22 PM

    Well you know i’m game for these beautiful, indulgent cupcakes! I love that cupcake slice! That texture with the creamy frosting and crunchy toffee…gawd! 🙂 Pinning!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 22, 2018 at 7:40 AM

      Thank you Kim!! These cupcakes are the new favorite in our house 🙂 And THANK YOU for pinning! You are the best! XOXO

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    GiGi Eats Celebrities
    August 21, 2018 at 3:37 PM

    yep! I dub you the genius in the recipe world. NOT ME – you always make the most amazing treats that always look so PERFECT TOO! I am convinced they’re store bought – LMFAO 😉 just kidding!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 22, 2018 at 7:43 AM

      HAHAHAHA awwwww you’re too sweet!! I am definitely not a genius in the recipe world….I still think you are, since you have to make recipes that work within certain dietary restrictions! And there’s no store bought baked goods allowed in my house 😉 (except for the crazy flavored Oreo’s James will buy lol). XOXOXOXO

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    Amy
    August 21, 2018 at 6:32 PM

    I do love toffee and these cupcakes sound amazing. Thanks for the recipe.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 22, 2018 at 7:43 AM

      Thank you Amy!! XOXO

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    heather (delicious not gorgeous)
    August 21, 2018 at 7:36 PM

    YESSS you make the tastiest things with toffee (:

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 22, 2018 at 7:43 AM

      Thank you Heather!!

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    Katherine | Love In My Oven
    August 21, 2018 at 8:03 PM

    I honestly love toffee so much! I just want to reach through the screen and grab one of these cupcakes. Love your addition, Kelly!! XO

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 22, 2018 at 7:44 AM

      Thank you Katherine! XOXOX

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    Maria Doss
    August 21, 2018 at 9:20 PM

    I’m swooning over that texture Kelly. And toffee in a cupcake, sign me up!!! Sounds absolutely delicious with those toffee bits, my children will totally devour this:)

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 22, 2018 at 7:45 AM

      Thank you Maria! The toffee adds a nice crunch to the soft textures of the cupcake and frosting. The kids would love these for sure 🙂

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    crumbtopbaking
    August 22, 2018 at 11:00 AM

    Love that fluffy buttercream, and the toffee chunks on top just look irresistible!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 28, 2018 at 7:31 AM

      Thank you Leanne! XOXO

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    LINDA
    August 24, 2018 at 8:53 PM

    Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful. These just look so outstanding. Pinned to my Pinterst boards. Shared on Facebook. Beautiful. I am the new hostess at Thursday Favorite Things. Best wishes for the week ahead. Linda @Crafts a la mode

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 28, 2018 at 7:32 AM

      Awesome! Thank you so much Linda! I appreciate you sharing 🙂 Have a great week!

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    Robotance
    August 27, 2018 at 4:51 AM

    My eyes are bedazzled at the sight these wonderful cupcakes. They look heavenly. It is so creative of you adding a toffee in a cupcake. I have never tried it. Next time I make cupcakes I am following this recipe. Thank you for sharing.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      August 28, 2018 at 7:32 AM

      Thank you!! I really hope you try these cupcakes! They do not disappoint!! 🙂

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    September 21, 2018 at 1:07 PM

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    Elise Ho
    September 26, 2018 at 8:23 PM

    OMG – those look incredible. I used to love toffee.

  • Reply
    Jan Thomas
    November 4, 2018 at 12:15 PM

    Oh mylanta!!! you had me at toffee. Thanks for sharing at our Cupcake & cake party for Celebrate365 Blog Party!

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