Best 9 Chocolate Peanut Butter Moussefilled Cupcakes Recipes

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Chocolate peanut butter mousse-filled cupcakes are a delicious and decadent treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. They are perfect for any occasion, whether you are celebrating a birthday, holiday, or just want to enjoy a special dessert. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is always a winner, and the mousse filling adds a light and fluffy texture that takes these cupcakes to the next level. If you are looking for a recipe that will impress your friends and family, this is the one for you.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER 'BOX' CUPCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Peanut Butter 'Box' Cupcakes Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chocolate cake mix, chocolate peanut butter cups, vanilla frosting, peanut butter

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box chocolate cake mix, prepared according to package instructions
18 chocolate peanut butter cups
1 cup vanilla frosting
¾ cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, prepare the cake batter.
  • Divide the batter evenly among a lined muffin tin, filling halfway.
  • Place a peanut butter cup in each, then top with remaining batter, filling about ¾ of the way up.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then cool.
  • In a separate bowl, combine peanut butter and vanilla frosting, stirring until smooth.
  • Then halve the remaining peanut butter cups.
  • Pipe the frosting onto each cupcake, then top with the peanut butter cup halves.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 42 grams

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES



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Super moist chocolate cupcakes have a peanut butter cup INSIDE and are topped with creamy peanut butter frosting, milk chocolate peanut butter ganache, and peanut butter cups!

Provided by Ashley Manila

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h8m

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (160 grams)
1 cup unsweetened non-alkalized (natural) cocoa powder (112 grams)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons *canola oil
1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60%), finely chopped
1 cup (198 grams) granulated sugar
3/4 cup (142 grams) light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup (227 grams) full fat sour cream
1 cup (227 grams) freshly boiled hot water
24 peanut regular sized butter cups
1 and 3/4 cups (396 grams) unsalted butter, very soft
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups confectioners' sugar, more only if needed
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons milk
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup (85 grams) milk chocolate OR semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup (76 grams) heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
24 peanut butter cups
1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line (2) 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake liners. Spray lightly with non-stick baking spray, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside until needed.
  • Combine the oil, butter, and chocolate together in a large bowl. Heat in the microwave, in 30 second increments, stirring between increments each time, until the butter and chocolate are completely melted. Set aside and cool while you assemble the other ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, combine both sugars, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla and beat until smooth and well combined.
  • Gradually add in the melted chocolate mixture, adding a little bit at a time and whisking constantly.
  • Gently fold in the flour in 3 additions, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix gently and stop when you can still see the lightest trail of dry ingredients.
  • Pour in the hot coffee (or water) and let it sit for 30 seconds, then fold it into the batter until combined.
  • Scoop 2 tablespoons of batter into the bottom of each cupcake tin, then press a peanut butter cup into the batter. Top with another 3 tablespoons of batter; each cupcake mold should be 2/3 of the way full.
  • Bake, one tray at a time, for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the cupcakes have puffed up and a toothpick (or cake tester) inserted in the middle of a cupcake comes out clean, or with a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting!
  • In a large bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter on medium-speed until completely smooth. Beat in the vanilla.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and slowly add in the sugar, adding a 1/2 cup at a time, beating until the sugar has incorporated into the frosting before adding more. Once all of the sugar has been added, beat in the milk.
  • Increase mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the frosting is thick and creamy.
  • Finally, fold in the beat butter and beat on medium-high for 1 minute. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl, to ensure all ingredients have been combined.
  • Scrape the frosting into a piping bag fitted with an open star piping tip, like this one.
  • Finely chop the chocolate and place it in a small heatproof bowl. Set aside.
  • Warm the cream over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Add in the peanut butter and whisk smooth.
  • Pour the cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute, then whisk smooth. Whisk in the salt.
  • Pipe a swirl of peanut butter frosting on top of each cooled cupcake.
  • Using a small spoon, slowly drizzle the milk chocolate peanut butter ganache over the top of each cupcake. Start with a little bit, and add more if desired.
  • Decorate the edge of each cupcake with a few chopped peanuts. Then press a peanut butter cup (or two!) in the middle of each cupcake! Enjoy!
  • These cupcakes are best eaten the day they are made, but will keep, covered and stored at room temperature, for 2 days.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES



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These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups will give chocoholics and peanut butter lovers a reason to say Wow! Made with delicious Duncan Hines Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix, they are perfect anytime.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h15m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix
1 tub Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting
½ cup creamy peanut butter
15 miniature peanut butter cup candies, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place 30 paper baking cups in muffin cups.
  • Prepare, bake and cool cupcakes according to package directions.
  • Combine frosting and peanut butter in medium bowl. Stir until smooth. Frost one cupcake. Decorate with peanut butter cup candy, cut-side down. Repeat with remaining cupcakes and candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 194 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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Since cupcakes are such a big thing right now, these are a sure to be a hit. They even have a hidden surprise!! The recipe calls for using jumbo muffin cups, but I use the normal cupcake size.

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen jumbo

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon milk
2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
6 tablespoons cocoa
3 -4 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and milk until smooth.
  • Set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  • In another bowl, whisk the eggs, water, oil and vanilla.
  • Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. (batter will be thin.).
  • Fill paper-lined jumbo muffin cups half full with batter.
  • Drop scant tablespoons of peanut butter mixture into center of each.
  • Cover with remaining batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pans to wire racks.
  • Cool completely.
  • Combine frosting ingredients.
  • Frost cupcakes.
  • Store in refrigerator.

PEANUT BUTTER FILLED CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 ounces peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups cake flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs, separated
1 1/3 cups whole milk
4 cups (1 quart) heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line cupcake pans with cupcake liners (for a total of 24 cupcakes).
  • For the peanut butter filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the granulated sugar. Beat in the vanilla and eggs, scrape down the sides of the bowl and continue to mix until smooth. Set aside.
  • For the chocolate cupcake batter: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream 1 cup of the granulated sugar with the oil. Slowly add the vanilla extract and egg yolks to the creamed sugar while mixing, and beat until incorporated.
  • In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the egg whites and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar until firm peaks form. Do not over-whip.
  • Turn the stand mixer on the lowest speed. Add the dry ingredients and milk, alternating between the two and scraping down the sides after each addition. Mix on medium for 1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate batter in three parts.
  • Scoop one scoop of the chocolate cupcake batter into each cupcake liner. Top with one scoop of the peanut butter filling. The liners will be about two-thirds full. Bake until the cupcakes are nicely domed and the chocolate bounces back from gentle pressure, about 22 minutes; the peanut butter filling will not be firm. Remove from the pans and cool.
  • For the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip the cream.
  • Ice the cooled cupcakes with the frosting using a pastry bag fitted with the desired tip.

TASTES LIKE REESE'S® CHOCOLATE-FILLED PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES



Tastes Like Reese's® Chocolate-Filled Peanut Butter Cupcakes image

My sister and her friends were over when I made these imitation Reese's® peanut butter cup cupcakes, and they disappeared! Recipe is borrowed from the Jell-O® website, but I didn't want to make the cakes peanut butter and jelly, so I went for peanut butter and chocolate instead.

Provided by rileybrat

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 cup cold water
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix (such as Jell-O®)
3 large eggs
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, or to taste
2 teaspoons cornstarch, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners.
  • Combine cake mix, cold water, peanut butter, pudding mix, and eggs in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 18 to 21 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 25 more minutes.
  • When the cupcakes are almost fully cooled, stir confectioners' sugar and milk together in a bowl. Add cocoa and cornstarch and stir until desired consistency; eyeballing it works well for icing.
  • Cut out a square in the top of each cooled cupcake. Fill with icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 233.3 mg, Sugar 28 g

CHOCOLATE FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES



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Cupcakes aren't just for girls! My dad and brothers love peanut butter cups-the inspiration for these goodies. -Alisa Christensen, Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 large eggs
1-1/4 cups water
1/4 cup canola oil
FROSTING:
1-2/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, peanut butter, eggs, water and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Place chocolate chips in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature. Add butter and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER MOUSSE–FILLED CUPCAKES



Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse–Filled Cupcakes image

Provided by Ania Catalano

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Soy     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Tofu     Vegan     Peanut Butter     Pescatarian     Tree Nut Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 18 (Makes 18 cupcakes)

Number Of Ingredients 20

CUPCAKES
2 3/4 cups sprouted spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/4 cups light agave nectar
1 cup soy milk
1/2 cup firm silken tofu
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
FILLING
12 ounces light firm silken tofu
1/2 cup light agave nectar
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Vegan Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Chopped toasted peanuts, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line 2 cupcake pans with 18 paper liners and fill the empty cups half full of water to prevent scorching.
  • To make the cupcakes, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder together in a large bowl. In a food processor, blend the canola oil, agave nectar, soy milk, tofu, vanilla extract, and vinegar, scraping down the bowl often. Blend until very smooth, with no chunks of tofu visible, about 2 to 3 minutes. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients. Stir well and spoon into the prepared cupcake pan, leaving some room at the top of each cup. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the pan and place on a cooling rack. Cool completely before filling and frosting.
  • To prepare the filling, blend the tofu in a food processor until very smooth and creamy, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Add the agave nectar and blend again. Add the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt and blend thoroughly until very light and smooth. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to firm before filling the cupcakes.
  • To assemble the cupcakes, you will need a pastry bag fitted with a large, plain smooth tip. Fill the pastry bag with peanut butter mousse and insert the tip halfway into the top of a cupcake. Squeeze filling inside each cupcake just until it starts to expand.
  • Next frost the tops. If the frosting is too firm, heat in the microwave for a few seconds to soften it up. Spread the ganache evenly over the tops of the cupcakes. Let the cupcakes sit in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Garnish with peanuts if desired.

PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES WITH CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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My son is a peanut butter connoisseur, so I wanted to come up with a cupcake recipe he would like. He gave them a thumbs up. If you like chocolate and peanut butter, you will agree.-Carolee Meek, Huntsville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 22 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the peanut butter, butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fill paper-lined cups two-thirds full. , Bake at 350° for 24-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the sugar, baking cocoa, milk, vanilla and salt. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A dark or semisweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 50% is ideal.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature before creaming them together. This will help to create a smooth and creamy batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can make the cupcakes dry.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before filling them. This will help to prevent the filling from melting.
  • For the peanut butter mousse filling, use a creamy peanut butter that is not too thick. If your peanut butter is too thick, you can thin it out with a little milk or cream.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to fill the cupcakes. Just be careful not to overfill them.

Conclusion:

These chocolate peanut butter mousse-filled cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They are rich, decadent, and sure to please everyone. With a few simple tips, you can make these cupcakes at home and enjoy them with your friends and family.

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