Description
Delicious chocolate peanut butter cupcakes topped with creamy frosting.
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 (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural preferred)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the peanut butter until fully combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar with vanilla extract until creamy; adjust consistency with milk if necessary.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- Frosting can be adjusted with additional milk for desired consistency.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg