Indulge in the creamy and sweet flavors of Milky Way Cupcake Icing. This easy-to-make icing is perfect for topping your favorite cupcakes. Made with melted Milky Way bars, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, it creates a rich and indulgent frosting that will impress your friends and family. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, this Milky Way Cupcake Icing recipe is a must-try.
Ingredients
- 6 Milky Way candy bars
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Cut the Milky Way candy bars into small pieces.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the Milky Way candy bars in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar to the bowl with the butter, mixing on low speed until well combined.
- Pour in the melted Milky Way candy bars and vanilla extract, and continue to mix until the icing is creamy and smooth.
- If the icing is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them with the Milky Way Cupcake Icing using a piping bag or offset spatula.
- Optionally, garnish with sprinkles or additional chopped Milky Way candy bars.
- Serve and enjoy!
