PEANUT BUTTER SURPRISE CUPCAKES

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This is a great recipe for peanut butter lovers in your life. The chocolate cupcake is moist. With the smooth and creamy icing on top, they're delicious.

Provided by Carla Carter

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

FOR CUPCAKES
27 Reese's miniatures
1 1/3 c sugar
1 box instant chocolate pudding 3.9oz
1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
3/4 c special dark cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 c milk
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 c hot water
2 tsp vanilla extract
FOR PEANUT BUTTER CREAM ICING
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 c creamy natural peanut butter (must contain only peanuts and salt I use Smuckers)
3 c powdered sugar
1/3 c half and half

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 and line a 12 cup and a 6 cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • 2. Mix dry ingredients. Add eggs and oil. Beat on low and slowly add the vanilla, milk, and water. Beat only until all ingredients are incorporated and the batter is smooth. Use an ice cream cup or small ladle to spoon about ¼ cup mixture into each cup.
  • 3. Unwrap 18 Reese's miniatures and place one into the batter pressing down until the top of the miniature is flush with the top of the batter. Top each muffin cup with an additional tablespoon of batter to cover the Reese's cups. Smooth with the back of a spoon to make sure the batter is distributed evenly.
  • 4. Bake for 20 minutes or until tops are rounded and centers are set.
  • 5. To make icing, pour excess oil off of peanut butter. Stir remaining peanut butter until well mixed. I find it helpful to pour the whole jar into a separate container and stir it that way.
  • 6. Add the stick of butter, one cup of the peanut butter one cup of the powdered sugar and one tablespoon of the half and half. Beat slowly at first then on medium speed until well mixed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl then keep adding the sugar a ½ cup at a time and the half and half a tablespoon at a time. You can add more half and half for a creamier texture and more sugar for stiffer icing.
  • 7. Place icing in a piping bag and ice cupcakes or spread on with a knife or spatula. Take 9 remaining Reeses Miniatures and cut them in half. Place half a miniature on top of each iced cupcake.

Becky Davies
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These cupcakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so rich and decadent, and the peanut butter filling is divine.


Fokhrul Islam
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The cupcakes turned out a little dry, but the peanut butter filling was delicious. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


XenonzXT
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a fun and easy treat to make for a party.


marawan.ahmedabdellh abdellh
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I'm always looking for new cupcake recipes, and these peanut butter surprise cupcakes definitely didn't disappoint. They're so moist and fluffy, and the peanut butter filling is a delightful surprise.


Early Earl
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These cupcakes are the perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter. They're not too sweet, and the peanut butter filling is the perfect amount of creamy.


Ms. Amazonian
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I love how easy these cupcakes are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip up a batch whenever I'm craving something sweet.


jezzie
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These cupcakes are so cute and festive! I made them for my kids' birthday party and they were a huge hit. The peanut butter filling is a nice touch.


David g Magar
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so moist and flavorful, and the peanut butter filling is to die for.


Vincent Musenge
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out perfectly! I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Nwoye favour Chidera
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but these cupcakes were surprisingly delicious! The chocolate cake is rich and decadent, and the peanut butter filling is light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jerome
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They're so moist and fluffy, and the peanut butter filling is perfectly sweet and creamy. I'll definitely be making these again.