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.

Zulhas Mirdha
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so easy and delicious.


Hawa Feika
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These cupcakes are delicious, but they're a bit too sweet for me.


Chris Ahiyah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. They're so moist and fluffy.


atif shahzad
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate. I love them!


Terry Caldero
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The frosting is a bit too rich for my taste.


Ibrahm hamza
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These cupcakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Dexter Aqui
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I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them!


BUS pk Rafeeq
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These cupcakes are perfect for a special occasion. They're beautiful and delicious.


Kenyi John
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I substituted almond butter for peanut butter and they turned out great! This recipe is very versatile.


Nicole Pilant
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The frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cupcakes themselves are delicious.


Chimezie Johanna
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These cupcakes are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. I'll definitely be making them again.


Sheriff Jammeh
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're moist and fluffy, with the perfect amount of peanut butter flavor.


GamerGirl Lily
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! The peanut butter frosting was especially popular.