If you love caramel and spices, Biscoff cupcakes are for you! These fluffy cupcakes feature Biscoff cookies with a crumbly layer and smooth frosting, making each bite sweet and delicious-perfect for any occasion.

Tall frosting on a biscoff cupcake with crumbs and a cookie.

Why You'll Love These Biscoff Cupcakes

Delicious Flavor: These cupcakes are packed with rich speculoos cookie butter flavor. Biscoff cookie crumbs are blended into the batter, providing a sweet, spicy taste with Biscoff flavor.
Cookie Layer: Each cupcake has a delicious surprise: a cookie crumb layer that tastes like Biscoff cookies.
Creamy Frosting: The cupcakes are frosted with a creamy Biscoff buttercream. This frosting, made from delectable cookie butter, is ideal for those who love a rich topping.
Great for Any Occasion: Perfect for a birthday celebration, special occasion or a special treat, these cupcakes impress with their beautiful presentation, topped with extra Biscoff crumbs and a cookie piece for crunch.

Ingredients in Biscoff Cupcakes

Cookie Crumb Layer:

Biscoff cookies
melted butter
brown sugar
cinnamon

For the Cupcakes:

softened butter
sugar
brown sugar
eggs
vanilla
all-purpose flour
baking powder
baking soda
salt
milk

For the Frosting:

softened butter
powdered sugar
vanilla extract
cinnamon

A food processor with whole Lotus Biscoff cookies.

Biscoff cookies being ground in food processor.

How to Make Biscoff Cupcakes

Biscoff Cupcake Recipe Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
To prepare the cookie crumb layer, finely grind the Biscoff cookies in a food processor. Add melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then mix well. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together for about 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time before adding the next. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Combine the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Add half of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and half of the milk.
Continue the process by gradually adding the remaining flour mixture and milk.
Add 1 teaspoon of the cookie crumb mix to the bottom of each cup.
Take a small cookie scoop and add 1 scoop of cupcake batter on top of the cookie crumbs.
Add another teaspoon of cookie crumbs, then top with a scoop of batter. Each cupcake should contain 2 teaspoons of cookie crumbs and 2 scoops of batter when filled.
Using a toothpick, gently swirl each cupcake to slightly mix the cookie crumbs to avoid overmixing.
Place in the oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

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Buttercream Frosting Instructions:

To make the frosting, place the butter in a large bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment and beat it for 3-4 minutes on low speed until it becomes pale in color.
Add the vanilla and cinnamon, mixing well. Incorporate the powdered sugar and beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Fill a piping bag with a piping tip and pipe frosting onto each cupcake.
Sprinkle leftover cookie crumbs or half of a Biscoff cookie on top of the cupcakes.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

See the recipe card for full ingredient amounts and directions.

A biscoff cupcake with buttercream frosting and cookie crumbs.

Tips to Enhance These Cupcakes

To make these cupcakes even more indulgent, swap out the buttercream frosting for a cookie butter frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter
½ cup Biscoff cookie butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Or, add a delicious cookie butter spread filling:

Use a cupcake corer or apple corer to take the center out of each cupcake and melt ¼ cup of cookie butter in the microwave and all it to cool before filling the holes with the cookie butter. Pipe the tops of the cupcakes and store in an airtight container.

A biscoff cupcake on a stack of plates with a plate of cupcakes behind it.

Storing Biscoff Cupcakes

Store Biscoff cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to ensure short-term freshness.

You can store these cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Let come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.

To freeze cupcakes, place them in an airtight container and a freezer bag. They can be stored for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.

Tips For Baking Cupcakes

Use Room Temperature Ingredients: If a recipe calls for room temperature ingredients, make sure they are. This will affect the texture and outcome of your cupcake!
Mix Batter Just Right: Be careful not to overmix or undermix the batter. Mix only until the dry and wet ingredients are just combined. Proper mixing prevents tough, dense cupcakes.
Fill Cupcake Liners Correctly: Generally, fill liners ⅔ full. This helps them rise properly.
Check Oven Temperature: Use an oven thermometer to ensure the correct baking temperature. This helps avoid uneven baking and burnt cupcakes.
Bake One Batch at a Time: For even baking, place only one pan in the center of the oven.
Test for Doneness: Gently press the top of a cupcake. If it bounces back, it's done. If a dent remains, bake a little longer or check with a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake.

Additional Tips:

- Add the Biscoff cookie or cookie crumbs just before serving to keep it crisp.

- Keep cupcakes covered to avoid drying out.

A buttercream frosting biscoff cupcake with crumbs and half a cookie on top.

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