Brownie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

Brownie cupcakes with peanut butter frosting combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the creamy, nutty flavor of peanut butter. It’s a delicious and indulgent treat for any chocolate and peanut butter lover!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Brownie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ³⁄₄ cup Creamy peanut butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chopped peanuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, mix together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, beat together the peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
10. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the peanut butter frosting. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.