Description
Indulge in these rich chocolate peanut butter cupcakes, topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion, they are a delightful treat that brings joy with every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tbsp milk or cream (adjust as needed)
Instructions
For the Cupcakes:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, beat together sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix well. Stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- 4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- 5. Spoon the batter into each cupcake liner until about two-thirds full.
- 6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
For the Frosting:
- 1. In a medium bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
- 2. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- 3. Add milk or cream to adjust consistency as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg