Easy Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

Peanut butter cups were invented by H.B. Reese, a former dairy farmer and shipping foreman for Milton S. Hershey. He started his own candy business and eventually created the iconic peanut butter cups.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Easy Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 Egg
• 12 Peanut butter cups
• 0.5 cup Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup Peanut butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the batter. Place a peanut butter cup in the center of each liner, pressing it down slightly.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcakes comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream, beating until creamy.
8. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese mixture.
9. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together, stirring until smooth.
10. Drizzle the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the frosted cupcakes.
11. Allow the chocolate drizzle to set for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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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.