Irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with these Irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes. Each bite offers a soft, moist chocolate cupcake topped with a rich and creamy peanut butter frosting. Perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy movie nights—these cupcakes are sure to delight your taste buds and create lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, and peanut butter until creamy. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg