Best 7 Pbj Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of childhood with our delightful PB&J Cupcakes, a playful fusion of two classic American treats. These cupcakes capture the essence of the beloved peanut butter and jelly sandwich, transformed into a delectable dessert experience. Soft and fluffy vanilla cupcakes serve as the perfect base for a creamy peanut butter frosting, swirled with luscious strawberry jelly. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet, nutty, and fruity flavors, sure to transport you back to carefree days of lunchbox surprises.

In addition to the classic PB&J Cupcakes, discover variations that cater to different preferences and dietary needs. For a decadent twist, try the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes, where rich chocolate cake meets creamy peanut butter frosting and a hint of raspberry jelly. If you prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free PB&J Cupcakes offer the same delightful flavors with a texture that's just as light and fluffy. And for those with vegan dietary preferences, the Vegan PB&J Cupcakes provide a guilt-free indulgence, using plant-based ingredients without compromising on taste.

No matter your preference, our PB&J Cupcake recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and bring a smile to your face. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, these cupcakes are perfect for home bakers of all skill levels. So, preheat your oven and embark on a nostalgic culinary journey with our irresistible PB&J Cupcakes!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY CUPCAKES



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My husband's love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe. The strawberry buttercream and peanut butter frosting are a delicious combination. -Kelly McCrea, North Kingsville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup peanut butter chips
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup strawberry spreadable fruit
1/2 cup peanut butter
Additional peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, milk, butter and vanilla; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in peanut butter chips. Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Bake 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat butter and vanilla until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with enough cream to reach spreading consistency. Beat on medium-high for 5 minutes until fluffy. Place 1-1/2 cups of the frosting in a small bowl; stir in spreadable fruit. Add peanut butter to remaining frosting; beat until blended., Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; insert a #5 round pastry tip. Transfer strawberry frosting to bag. With a metal or wooden skewer, poke a hole through bottom of paper liner. Insert tip through hole; pipe some of the strawberry filling into cupcakes. Using another pastry bag and a #12 round pastry tip, pipe peanut butter frosting over cupcakes. If desired, pipe remaining strawberry frosting over tops; sprinkle with additional chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PB&J CUPCAKES



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We added creamy peanut butter to Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake batter to make these yummy peanut butter cupcakes that are topped with a peanut-butter-and-jelly-infused frosting.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (you can also use almond, cashew or sunflower butter)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups reduced-fat or whole milk
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup strawberry jelly, jam or preserves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place mini paper baking cup in each of 32 mini muffin cups. Grease or spray paper baking cups.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In separate bowl, beat peanut butter, egg and sugar with whisk until combined; beat in milk.
  • Using whisk, beat wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined (do not overbeat).
  • Fill paper baking cups 2/3 full with batter.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat frosting ingredients with whisk until smooth and well combined.
  • Spread each cupcake with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

PBJ CUPCAKES - BERRY CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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A simple cupcake batter with strawberry extract and raspberry jam whisked in and peanut butter frosting. Made this for my very picky sister as an afternoon snack and she loved it! Great for kids, adults... anyone!

Provided by rapunzelbing

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter, melted
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon strawberry extract
½ cup milk
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup raspberry jam
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper baking cups. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the egg and strawberry extract, continue beating. Beat in the milk and buttermilk, then beat in the jam. The batter should be pink.
  • Stir in 1/3 of the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Stir in 1/2 of the remaining flour and then add the remaining flour; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared baking cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes clean, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool before frosting.
  • Beat the peanut butter and butter until smooth in a large bowl. Mix in 2 cups of the confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup at a time; then stir in 1/4 cup milk. Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of sugar. If the frosting is too dry add a tablespoon of milk. Frost the tops of the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.5 calories, Carbohydrate 76.6 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 338.7 mg, Sugar 60.1 g

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CUPCAKES



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup strawberry jelly
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
Confetti pastel sprinkles, for garnish
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Put an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a standard 12 cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter and sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the sour cream to the butter and sugar mixture and continue to beat until incorporated. Add the eggs and yolk, 1 at a time, beating until thoroughly mixed into the batter. Add in the vanilla and continue to mix. Slowly add the dry ingredients, in increments, and mix until combined.
  • Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners to fill 3/4 of the way. Put in the oven and bake until the cupcakes are a pale gold color and a cake tester comes out clean, about for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting and filling.
  • Meanwhile, fit a plain pastry tip to the bottom of a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag and fill with strawberry jelly. Once the cupcakes are cool, insert the tip far into the cupcake and slowly squeeze in about 1 tablespoon or so of jam. Be careful not to overfill the cupcakes or they will crumble and explode. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes. Frost the cupcakes with the Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting using a pastry bag and a star tip. Sprinkle lightly with the confetti sprinkles and serve.
  • In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and butter. Beat until well combined, then add the vanilla and peanut butter and beat until well mixed. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and beat until well incorporated.

PB&J STUFFED CUPCAKES



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Kids (and kids at heart) are going to love these nostalgic cupcakes that take the flavors of peanut butter and jelly and transform them into a fun dessert. I like to use a cupcake corer to take out the centers to be filled with jelly, but you can also use a small paring knife if you prefer.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 cupcakes; 2 1/2 cups frosting

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup grape jelly
Purple sprinkles, for garnish
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Beat the butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment at medium speed until creamy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then, beat in the vanilla.
  • Stir together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. In three additions, beat the flour mixture into the creamed butter mixture, alternating with additions of the milk, starting and ending with flour.
  • Divide the batter evenly into the paper liners, filling them two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting.
  • For the peanut butter frosting: Beat the butter and peanut butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment at medium speed until creamy. Add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth. Add the milk, vanilla and salt, and beat until smooth and spreadable. Spoon the frosting into a pastry bag or zip-top bag fitted with a star tip.
  • To finish the cupcakes, cut a small cylinder out of the center of each cupcake with a knife or cupcake corer, reserving the cake circles for another use. Spoon the grape jelly into a pastry bag and pipe a small amount into each hole. Pipe the frosting on top of each cupcake and decorate with purple sprinkles.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CUPCAKES



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Your go-to sandwich just became your new favorite cupcake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
6 ounces (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup natural, creamy peanut butter
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Frosting
Strawberry jam, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners. Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cream butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in peanut butter. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Reduce speed to low. Mix sour cream and vanilla in a bowl. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with wet ingredients and ending with dry. Scrape sides of bowl. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
  • Bake cupcakes until testers inserted into centers come out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool in tins on wire racks. (Unfrosted cupcakes will keep, covered, for up to 3 days.) Once cupcakes are cool, frost tops with peanut butter frosting. Place a dollop of jam in center of frosting. Decorated cupcakes will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 days.

PB & J CUPCAKES



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Enjoy a sweet way to get PB & J! A box of cake mix and frosting from a container make it super easy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 to 4 tablespoons grape jelly

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 cupcake ingredients 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, mix frosting and 1/2 cup peanut butter. Frost cupcakes with frosting. Make a small indentation in center of frosting on each cupcake with back of spoon. Just before serving, spoon 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon jelly into each indentation. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. Overripe bananas will make the cupcakes too mushy.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cupcake.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough.
  • Use a cupcake pan with liners to prevent the cupcakes from sticking.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the cupcakes dry.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

These PB&J cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are moist and fluffy, with a sweet and tangy peanut butter and jelly filling. The frosting is rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the cupcake. These cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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