Description

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavor of these Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes, featuring a luscious peanut butter filling and a sweet chocolate topping, making for an easy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

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 cup buttermilk

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup milk

1 cup chocolate chips (melted)

12 mini peanut butter cups

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract, then mix well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the peanut butter filling by mixing the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, make an indent in the center of each cupcake and fill with the peanut butter mixture.
Melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over the filled cupcakes. Top each with a mini peanut butter cup.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before adding the filling and topping.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 360 kcal
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 220 mg
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg

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