Best 12 Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting Recipes

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When it comes to irresistible treats, few desserts can rival the delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors found in cupcakes with peanut butter frosting. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, creating these delectable treats at home is easier than you might think. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can whip up a batch of fluffy, moist cupcakes topped with a luscious, creamy peanut butter frosting that will satisfy any sweet tooth. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES



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My baby sitter used to make these for us, we gobbled them down within 5 minutes!!!

Provided by 93CAMILLA39

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups brown sugar
½ cup shortening
1 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners, or grease and flour cups.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, shortening and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter alternately with the milk. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top of the cupcakes spring back when lightly pressed. Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 117.7 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES RECIPE



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These peanut butter cupcakes are moist and light and topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting.

Provided by Stefani

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup creamy unsalted peanut butter
2 large eggs
1/3 cup roasted peanut oil (you can also use vegetable oil)
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter ( room temperature)
3/4 cup creamy unsalted peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, mix together sugar, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add peanut butter and mix until combined.
  • Add eggs and peanut oil and mix until just combined.
  • Slowly add milk and mix on low speed until just combined. The batter will be liquidy. (Don't worry, you didn't do anything wrong. It's supposed to be that way.)
  • Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 14 minutes and then test to see if they are done. They are done when a toothpick comes out without wet batter stuck to it. If they are not done, test again in two minutes. If they are still not done, test again in another two minutes.
  • When the cupcakes are done, remove them immediately from the tins and leave them on a cooling rack (or just on your counter if you don't own a cooling rack) to cool.
  • Beat butter on high speed with an electric mixer for about three minutes until light and airy.
  • Add peanut butter and salt and continue to beat for another minute.
  • Mix in powdered sugar a little bit at a time.
  • If desired, add more powdered sugar to make the buttercream frosting stiffer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 352 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 32 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES AND PEANUT BUTTER ICING



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 14 to 15 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 20

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, shaken, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
2 tablespoons brewed coffee
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup good cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Kathleen's Peanut Butter Icing, recipe follows
Chopped salted peanuts, to decorate, optional
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cupcake pans with paper liners.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and 2 sugars on high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes. Lower the speed to medium, add the eggs 1 at a time, then add the vanilla and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, and coffee. In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. On low speed, add the buttermilk mixture and the flour mixture alternately in thirds to the mixer bowl, beginning with the buttermilk mixture and ending with the flour mixture. Mix only until blended. Fold the batter with a rubber spatula to be sure it's completely blended.
  • Divide the batter among the cupcake pans (1 rounded standard ice cream scoop per cup is the right amount). Bake in the middle of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, remove from the pans, and allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • Frost each cupcake with Peanut Butter Icing and sprinkle with chopped peanuts, if desired.
  • Place the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on medium-low speed until creamy, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula as you work. Add the cream and beat on high speed until the mixture is light and smooth.

PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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The best part of this recipe is that it makes a whole lot more than just one. Excite your sweet tooth at home with the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate beautifully coming together in a cupcake that features Betty's yellow cake mix. Your family with thank you ;)

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs and 3/4 cup peanut butter with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
  • Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, stir together frosting and 1/4 cup peanut butter. Frost cupcakes with frosting mixture. Sprinkle with peanuts; press lightly into frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 1 g

JELLY-FILLED CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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Cake, jelly, peanut butter, and chocolate... how can you go wrong with this combination? This makes a lot of frosting, but if the kids are helping, they might leave just enough for the cupcakes. I just double the cupcake recipe, or you could half the frosting recipe. The frosting is so good, my dad, who normally doesn't eat too much sweets, just wanted to eat it straight from the bowl! I tweaked it just a little, and it got even better! It's perfect... light, fluffy, peanut buttery goodness. If you like, you could use your favorite jam or jelly in place of the grape jelly. From Food Network.

Provided by caffeine junkie

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup milk
1 cup grape jelly
1/2 cup butter, softened
8 ounces bar cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
mini chocolate chip (optional)
crushed chocolate candy bar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan with baking cups.
  • For the cupcakes, sift flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, scraping occasionally.
  • Beat in eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla. Reduce speed to low, scraping occasionally.
  • Slowly pour in milk and mix until smooth. Gradually add flour mixture and mix just until blended. Scoop batter evenly into pans, about 3/4 full. Bake 20 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.
  • Fill jelly in a squirt bottle and screw on cap. Carefully insert into cupcake and gently squeeze in about 1 teaspoon of jelly, making three insertions in a line in the middle of the cupcake.
  • For the frosting, mix butter, cream cheese, and peanut butter in medium bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Slowly add powdered sugar and ground cinnamon and continue to mix until smooth.
  • Add milk and vanilla and mix until frosting is a good spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.
  • Sprinkle mini chocolate chips or crushed candy bars on frosting.

PEANUT-BUTTER-FILLED CUPCAKES



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Don't be fooled by this simply dressed cupcake. We hid its sweet secret inside: a creamy, fluffy peanut butter filling.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat 12 standard muffin cups with cooking spray, then dust with cocoa, tapping out excess. In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa, flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Using a mixer, beat in eggs, buttermilk, oil, and 3/4 cup water on medium until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide batter among cups and bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 5 minutes, then remove cupcakes and let cool completely on rack.
  • In a large bowl, using mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and peanut butter on high until fluffy, 3 minutes; fold in marshmallow topping. Transfer to a zip-top bag and cut off one corner to make a 1/2-inch opening.
  • With a melon baller, scoop out center of each cupcake base and set aside (these pieces will plug cupcakes after filling). Hollow out each cupcake a bit more, discarding crumbs. Fill cavities with peanut butter mixture and replace plugs. (Refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 1 week.) To serve, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g

LOTTIE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES



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Combine banana butter frosting with this delicious peanut butter cupcake recipe from Lisa Altmiller's grandmother, Lottie, for a decadent dessert. Frost with Lisa's Banana Butter Frosting, then garnish with banana chips.

Provided by Lisa Altmiller

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
½ cup creamy peanut butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoons applesauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 each eggs
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line twenty four 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Beat brown sugar, peanut butter, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition until combined. Beat in flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, on low speed until just combined. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 14 to 16 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Loosen edges using a knife; carefully remove cupcakes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 134.4 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CUPCAKES



Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes image

Your go-to sandwich just became your new favorite cupcake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
6 ounces (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup natural, creamy peanut butter
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Frosting
Strawberry jam, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners. Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cream butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in peanut butter. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Reduce speed to low. Mix sour cream and vanilla in a bowl. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with wet ingredients and ending with dry. Scrape sides of bowl. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
  • Bake cupcakes until testers inserted into centers come out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool in tins on wire racks. (Unfrosted cupcakes will keep, covered, for up to 3 days.) Once cupcakes are cool, frost tops with peanut butter frosting. Place a dollop of jam in center of frosting. Decorated cupcakes will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 days.

PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES



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Peanut butter lovers can double their pleasure with these treats. I use the popular ingredient in the cupcakes as well as in the creamy homemade frosting. -Ruth Hutson, Westfield, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., 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., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in honey and vanilla. Beat in enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat butter in medium bowl on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in peanut butter, 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, the milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in remaining 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, beating after each addition until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SUPER EASY PEANUT BUTTER-FILLED VANILLA CUPCAKES... YUMMY!



Super Easy Peanut Butter-Filled Vanilla Cupcakes... Yummy! image

This is a wonderful recipe i came up with while having one of those "I really feel like baking something iv'e never tried before" days. (Yes, that's right! I came up with this recipe myself!). I was feeling like baking some cupcakes, and at the same time, I was staring at my "Peanut Butter dough" recipe. What that is, is a dough that consists mostly of peanut butter, of course, and obviously tastes very much like peanut butter! I really like this recipe because it is super quick and easy, and really comes in handy when you find yourself stuck in one of those situations where you have to bake something right out of the gourmet oven in less than an hour for preparation! If you are planning on making this recipe not at this very moment, these are a few things you should get ready before you start baking: Have all of your pans ready, and all of your measuring cups, and spoons ready. Main hint: BE PREPARED! :) Another thing is: make the cupcakes first, then get them out and chill them in the fridge while making the peanut butter filling

Provided by 870803

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Yield 24 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box of betty crocker super moist vanilla cake mix
1 1/4 water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 whole eggs
1 1/4 cups peanut butter
3/8 cup butter, softened. (3/8 cup, for those beginner bakers, is an imaginary line right in half between the 1/4 sign, and the)
1/2 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • VANILLA CUPCAKES:
  • Follow the directions on the box.
  • Let cool in fridge while making the peanut butter filling.
  • PEANUT BUTTER FILLING:.
  • In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, the softened butter, and the vanilla.
  • Mix on medium (if you don't have a mixer, just go ahead and use a fork, not spoon!) until smooth.
  • Slowly beat in the powdered sugar while mixing.
  • Using a wooden spoon, scrape in any of the pwodered sugar that remained on side of bowl.
  • The mix may not be fully mixed together, so stick your hands in it and knead the mix until very smooth and doughy.
  • NOTE: If the mix is still a little too sticky, or isn't doughy enough to roll out, gradually add in a little bit of powdered sugar while kneading with hands.
  • FROSTING FOR CUPCAKES:
  • No need to tell you how to make the frosting if you did buy the kind in the plastic container! But I will tell you that if you use a wilton metal frosting spatula, it makes your frosting skills look a lot better, and it's more fun!
  • HOW TO FILL THE CUPCAKES:.
  • Cut the top off of the cupcake and set aside.
  • Roll out about one fourth of the peanut butter mix.
  • Take the top of the cupcake and place on top of any area on the rolled out peanut butter dough.
  • Take a knife, and trace the amount of filling you will need to fit the top of that cupcake.
  • Cut it out, and place on top of cut cupcake.
  • Then place the cupcake top back on cupcake.
  • Frost, if desired.

PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES WITH CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Frosting image

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 room temperature ingredients for the best results. This will help your cupcakes and frosting to mix together smoothly.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixed batter can make your cupcakes tough.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can make them dry.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to spread the frosting on the cupcakes.
  • For a fun and easy decoration, top the cupcakes with a peanut butter cup or a swirl of chocolate ganache.

Conclusion:

These cupcakes with peanut butter frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and fluffy texture, rich peanut butter flavor, and creamy frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give this recipe a try!

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