Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors with these Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes. Each bite offers a moist chocolate cake enveloping a luscious peanut butter center, topped with creamy frosting and a drizzle of melted chocolate. Perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknights to festive gatherings—these cupcakes are as easy to make as they are to devour. Your friends and family will be enchanted by this irresistible treat that pairs classic chocolate with the rich creaminess of peanut butter. Get ready to impress everyone with this crowd-pleasing dessert!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (for filling)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
- 1/3 cup melted chocolate chips or wafers (for drizzle)
- 12 mini peanut butter cups (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; stir in hot water until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners halfway with batter; add a teaspoon of peanut butter in the center and cover with more batter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Beat together softened butter and peanut butter for frosting; gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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