Best 5 Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful baking journey with our curated collection of Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cupcakes recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your sweet cravings. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, perfectly balanced to create an explosion of flavors in every bite. Each recipe offers a unique twist, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the perfect Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cupcakes recipe that will become a beloved favorite in your kitchen.

**1. Classic Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cupcakes:** Dive into the timeless charm of these classic cupcakes, featuring moist chocolate sponge generously filled with creamy peanut butter and topped with velvety chocolate ganache.

**2. Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cupcakes:** Delight in the guilt-free indulgence of these gluten-free cupcakes, crafted with almond flour and coconut flour to deliver a delectable and allergy-friendly treat.

**3. Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cupcakes:** Embark on a plant-based journey with these vegan cupcakes, using dairy-free milk, vegan butter, and flax eggs to create a rich and satisfying dessert experience.

**4. Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cupcakes:** Relish the bite-sized perfection of these mini cupcakes, perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a sweet treat to brighten up your day.

**5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Sauce:** Elevate your cupcake game with this decadent recipe, featuring a layer of salted caramel sauce that adds a touch of salty-sweet bliss to the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER CUP CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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Satisfy your chocolate craving with these cupcakes. The creamy frosting topped with chopped peanut butter cups is the best part. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup canola oil
3 eggs
24 miniature peanut butter cups
FROSTING:
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup peanut butter
Additional miniature peanut butter cups, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, peanut butter, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes or until smooth., Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Place a peanut butter cup in the center of each cupcake. Cover each with 1 tablespoonful batter. , Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature or until mixture reaches a spreading consistency, about 10 minutes., Spread over cupcakes; immediately sprinkle with additional peanut butter cups. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES



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These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups will give chocoholics and peanut butter lovers a reason to say Wow! Made with delicious Duncan Hines Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix, they are perfect anytime.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h15m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix
1 tub Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting
½ cup creamy peanut butter
15 miniature peanut butter cup candies, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place 30 paper baking cups in muffin cups.
  • Prepare, bake and cool cupcakes according to package directions.
  • Combine frosting and peanut butter in medium bowl. Stir until smooth. Frost one cupcake. Decorate with peanut butter cup candy, cut-side down. Repeat with remaining cupcakes and candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 194 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SURPRISE CUPCAKES & FROSTING



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I'm submitting this to find out the nutritional content. I got it from the local paper. It looks good, but I'm going to change it slightly to try and make it a little healthier. The prep time is just a guess.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 ounces light cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup natural-style peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon whipping cream
1 cup whole wheat flour or 1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (see note)
2 1/2 tablespoons trans-fat free margarine, room temperature
3 ounces light cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup natural-style peanut butter, plus
2 tablespoons natural-style peanut butter
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
3 -4 tablespoons whipping cream

Steps:

  • Line 12 standard muffin cups with liners. Spray insides of liners with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In medium bowl, with mixer, beat together cream cheese, peanut butter, honey, powdered sugar and cream until smooth. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Lightly whisk and set aside.
  • With mixer on medium, beat together oil and brown sugar until light and lump-free.
  • Add Egg Beaters and beat until mixed well.
  • Beat in vanilla until blended.
  • Add flour mixture in two portions, alternating with milk and vinegar mixture (see note) in one addition until smooth and just blended.
  • Fill each muffin cup 1/3 full of batter.
  • Drop a heaping teaspoon of cream cheese and peanut butter mixture into center of each cupcake, gently nudging it into batter. Continue to fill each cup with more batter until each is nearly full.
  • Bake in oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. Do not overbake.
  • Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
  • NOTE: If you don't have buttermilk, stir 1/2 T apple cider vinegar into 1/2 C milk and let sit for 10 minutes before using in the place of buttermilk.
  • Frosting:.
  • With mixer on medium-low speed, beat together margarine, cream cheese, peanut butter and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • On the lowest speed, add powdered sugar alternately with the whipping cream and beat until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 276.1, Carbohydrate 54.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 42.8, Protein 7.1

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.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES



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Though these fluffy cupcakes have only 7 g of fat, their rich flavor will keep anyone from guessing they're light! -Donna Roberts, Shumway, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/3 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sugar blend
2 cups fat-free milk
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1/3 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup fat-free milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup jimmies or sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, cocoa and baking soda into a large bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, cook peanut butter and oil over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until peanut butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and sugar blend until smooth. Stir in the milk, vinegar and vanilla. Pour into flour mixture; stir until blended. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 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 large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk, vanilla and salt. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with jimmies if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate and peanut butter for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the cupcake batter is smooth and well-mixed before adding the peanut butter filling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the cupcakes tough.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.
  • For a richer flavor, use a chocolate ganache or peanut butter frosting.
  • Decorate the cupcakes with chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or peanut butter cups.

Conclusion:

These chocolate peanut butter surprise cupcakes are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter filling, and rich chocolate frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these cupcakes a try!

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