Reese’s Cupcakes

Reese’s Cupcakes are a delicious combination of chocolate and peanut butter, inspired by the popular Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups candy.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Reese’s Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, 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 Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 Eggs
• 0.75 cup Boiling water
• 12 Reese's peanut butter cups
• 1 cup Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Whipping cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until smooth.
5. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
6. Place a Reese's peanut butter cup in the center of each cupcake.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
10. Add the whipping cream and beat until light and fluffy.
11. Pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
12. Enjoy!

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.