Double Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Filling
The combination of dark chocolate and peanut butter creates a deliciously rich and indulgent flavor in these cupcakes.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Double Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Filling
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper 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.
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Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the sugar mixture, stirring until well combined.
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In a separate 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 prepared cupcake liners.
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In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Spoon a small amount of the peanut butter filling onto the center of each cupcake batter.
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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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Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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Pipe or spread the whipped cream onto the cooled cupcakes.
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Serve and 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.
