Description
Delightful chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy peanut butter frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream the softened butter in another bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla and milk.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, testing with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool the cupcakes for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the peanut butter frosting by beating the peanut butter, gradually adding powdered sugar, and mixing in the heavy cream.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the peanut butter frosting.
- Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes!
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing for light, fluffy cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg