CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CANDY CUPCAKES

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Turn Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix into a delicious Halloween dessert with this easy recipe for chocolate peanut butter cupcakes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ triple chocolate fudge cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 bag (8 oz) unwrapped Reese's peanut butter cups miniatures
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup whipping cream

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 and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Reserve 12 of the peanut butter cup candies for garnish. Coarsely chop remaining candies; stir into batter. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add whipping cream; beat until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Frost cupcakes. Cut reserved peanut butter cup candies in half; garnish each cupcake with 1 half candy.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 4, ServingSize 1 Serving

Jacque Victor
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Overall, I thought these cupcakes were pretty good. The chocolate and peanut butter flavors were nice together, but the cupcakes were a bit dry. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Hasseb Butt
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a different type of frosting. The one in the recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste.


shahinur tech
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but these cupcakes were still really good. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


toya latrice ayers
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These cupcakes were a huge hit with my family! They loved the chocolate and peanut butter combination, and the frosting was a perfect complement.


Devin Madden
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as well as I expected. They were a bit dense and the frosting was too runny.


Sharna-kay Simpson
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These cupcakes were amazing! They were so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


legendary x gamer
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was really good. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Richard Trotter
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Yasir Wafa
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I was a bit skeptical about how these cupcakes would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were really easy to make, and they tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Nazmul Sunny
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These cupcakes are so delicious! The chocolate and peanut butter flavors are a perfect combination, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Fakhir Waqar
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I've made these cupcakes twice now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow, and the cupcakes always come out moist and fluffy.


Nwankwo Ikechukwu
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! The chocolate and peanut butter flavors were perfectly balanced, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.