Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate and peanut butter treat with these Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes. Rich, moist chocolate cupcakes are stuffed with a creamy peanut butter cup and topped with smooth peanut butter frosting. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings and impressing guests at any gathering. Ideal for parties, special occasions, or just because!
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot water
12 peanut butter cups
Peanut Butter Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Slowly add hot water to the batter, stirring until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter. Place a peanut butter cup in the center of each, then top with more batter until the liner is 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake (away from the peanut butter cup) comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add heavy cream as needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Garnish with additional peanut butter cups if desired.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
If frosting is too thick, add a little more heavy cream until you reach the desired consistency.
For an extra touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the frosted cupcakes before adding additional peanut butter cup garnishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 380 kcal
