Description
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these luscious Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes, featuring a moist chocolate base topped with creamy peanut butter frosting. Perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual treats, these cupcakes are a delightful blend of rich flavors that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and milk to create a smooth batter.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting with a mixture of peanut butter and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg