Description
Delightful cupcakes combining rich chocolate 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.
- Combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream the softened butter in another bowl until smooth.
- Add the eggs to the butter one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Beat the peanut butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with the peanut butter frosting generously.
Notes
Serve fresh at room temperature. These cupcakes pair well with milk or coffee. Consider adding crushed peanuts or a mini peanut butter cup as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cupcakes, chocolate, peanut butter, dessert, baking