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Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

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These Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes are a dream for chocolate and peanut butter lovers! Moist chocolate cupcakes are stuffed with a creamy peanut butter cup and topped with a rich peanut butter frosting. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or any sweet craving!

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 12 mini peanut butter cups (plus extra for garnish)

For the Peanut Butter Frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Prepare Batter: In a separate bowl, beat melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until just combined.
  • Fill Cupcake Liners: Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter. Place a mini peanut butter cup in the center, then cover with more batter until ¾ full.
  • Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely.
  • Make Frosting: Beat butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Add vanilla and heavy cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  • Frost & Garnish: Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with extra peanut butter cups for decoration.

Notes

  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For extra peanut butter flavor, drizzle melted peanut butter over the frosting.
  • Try using dark chocolate peanut butter cups for a richer taste.

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