Chocolate Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Icing Recipe
When it comes to desserts, chocolate and peanut butter is a combination that can’t be beat. Chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter icing are a decadent treat that can be enjoyed at any time of day. Whether you’re having a dinner party, a birthday party, or just a casual get-together, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit!
Description
These cupcakes start with a moist, chocolatey cake base. They’re topped with a rich, sweet peanut butter icing that’s both creamy and flavorful. The combination of these two flavors is sure to please every palette, from the pickiest of eaters to the most adventurous foodie. These cupcakes are a great way to indulge your sweet tooth and impress your guests at the same time.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two 12-cup muffin pans with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk until just incorporated.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. To make the icing, cream together the peanut butter and butter until smooth. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Spread the icing onto the cooled cupcakes.
Equipment
- 2 12-cup muffin pans
- Cupcake liners
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Whisk
- Wire rack
- Spatula
Notes
You can use any type of peanut butter you like for the icing, from creamy to crunchy. You can also use any type of butter you prefer for the cupcakes. If you’d like to make these cupcakes even more decadent, you can top them with chopped peanuts and/or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
These cupcakes are relatively high in calories and fat, but they’re a treat that’s worth indulging in every once in a while. One cupcake contains approximately 390 calories and 18 grams of fat. They’re also high in sugars and carbohydrates, so they should be enjoyed in moderation.
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