Best 9 Peanut Butter Cupcakes With Creamy Chocolate Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of peanut butter cupcakes, a match made in dessert heaven. These cupcakes combine the irresistible richness of peanut butter with the velvety decadence of creamy chocolate frosting, an explosion of flavor in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will take you through the steps of creating these delightful treats, perfect for any occasion or celebration.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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 CUP CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH TOASTED PEANUT BUTTER MERINGUE FROSTING



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Moist and delicious chocolate cupcakes with a peanut butter cup surprise inside.

Provided by Life Tastes Good

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 45m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup boiling water
14 miniature peanut butter cup candies
4 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon peanut butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 14 muffin cups with paper muffin liners.
  • Whisk flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Add milk, vegetable oil, 1 egg, and vanilla extract; mix using an electric mixer on low speed until just combined. Increase speed to medium and mix well.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and slowly pour boiling water into flour mixture. Increase speed to medium and beat for 1 minute.
  • Fill each muffin cup halfway and place a peanut butter cup in the center of each.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden and tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 5 to 10 minutes. Cool completely on a cooling rack before frosting.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Whisk egg whites and sugar together in a bowl until just combined. Pour egg mixture into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Return egg mixture to bowl. Whisk egg mixture on high speed until still peaks form.
  • Place peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high at 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until peanut butter is thin and creamy. Gently fold melted peanut butter into egg whites. Transfer peanut butter frosting to a piping bag.
  • Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
  • Toast cupcakes under preheated broiler until lightly browned, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 246.4 mg, Sugar 37.3 g

PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES



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Delicious and fluffy cupcakes with just the right amount of chocolaty goodness!

Provided by BakingWithWings

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Chocolate

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup chunky peanut butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine brown sugar, peanut butter, and butter in another bowl; beat together with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Mix in flour mixture and milk; beat until smooth. Fold chocolate chips into the batter.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 113.9 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

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

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients for the cupcakes and frosting. This will help the ingredients blend together smoothly and create a light and fluffy texture.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a tender and moist cupcake.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tough cupcake.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cupcakes.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips or cocoa powder in the frosting.
  • To make the frosting ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring it to room temperature before using.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter cupcakes with creamy chocolate frosting are a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and fluffy cupcakes are filled with peanut butter flavor, and the rich and creamy chocolate frosting is the perfect finishing touch. With a few simple tips, you can easily make these cupcakes at home and enjoy them with your family and friends.

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