PBJ Cupcakes – Berry Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a classic American favorite, and these PBJ cupcakes are a fun twist on that beloved combination!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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PBJ Cupcakes – Berry Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1 cup Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 0.5 cup Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Peanut butter
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk

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, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the mixed berries.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
10. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the peanut butter frosting.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

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.