Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Buttercream
Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and can provide health benefits when consumed in moderation.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Buttercream
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together, stirring until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the sugar mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
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In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
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Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a mixing bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe or spread the peanut butter buttercream onto the cupcakes.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 28g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
