Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cupcakes
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Peanut butter cups were invented by Harry Burnett Reese in the 1920s and have since become a popular treat worldwide.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
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Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
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In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Drop a spoonful of the peanut butter mixture onto each cupcake batter in the pan.
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Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the peanut butter into the batter.
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Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top of each cupcake.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, top each cupcake with a peanut butter cup.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
- Sugars 24g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.