Intense Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Peanut butter was first introduced in the United States as a health food in the early 1900s and quickly gained popularity.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Intense Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and creamy peanut butter until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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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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Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with the batter.
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Press a peanut butter cup into the center 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 tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, creamy peanut butter, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the peanut butter frosting.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
