Description
Delightful cupcakes combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, 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: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the cupcake pan: Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and eggs: In another bowl, cream the softened butter, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the vanilla and milk.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners: Fill the liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake: Bake for about 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the frosting: Beat the peanut butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until desired consistency.
- Frost the cupcakes: Once cool, generously frost with peanut butter frosting.
- Enjoy: Serve and enjoy your delicious cupcakes!
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Don’t overmix; check cupcakes for doneness a minute early.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cupcakes, chocolate, peanut butter, dessert, baking, sweet treats