Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate with a creamy peanut butter center. These moist cupcakes are topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and are sure to impress at any gathering. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or just because, each bite delivers a heavenly experience that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until fluffy. Add milk, oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- 4. Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5. Fill muffin liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. Cool completely before cutting out small circles from the tops of each cupcake and filling them with peanut butter.
- 7. Frost with cream cheese frosting made by mixing powdered sugar and cream cheese until creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added moisture, substitute granulated sugar for brown sugar. Top with sea salt for a sweet-salty contrast. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for longer freshness.