Peanut Butter Cupcakes With Honey Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Peanut butter cupcakes originated in the United States and have become a popular treat for peanut butter lovers all over the world.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Peanut Butter Cupcakes With Honey Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 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 softened butter, granulated sugar, and creamy peanut butter until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
10. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the honey vanilla buttercream frosting.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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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.