CHOCOLATE FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES

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Cupcakes aren't just for girls! My dad and brothers love peanut butter cups-the inspiration for these goodies. -Alisa Christensen, Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 large eggs
1-1/4 cups water
1/4 cup canola oil
FROSTING:
1-2/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, peanut butter, eggs, water and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 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., Place chocolate chips in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature. Add butter and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

idkwhatimdoing86
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for me. I think I would have preferred a less sweet frosting.


Mike Sayers
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These cupcakes were amazing! I loved the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. The frosting was the perfect touch.


Nalubega Mariam
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I thought these cupcakes were still pretty good. The chocolate frosting was really good.


Austin Perry
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These cupcakes were so good! The chocolate and peanut butter flavors were perfect together. The frosting was the perfect touch.


Oluwatobiloba Sam
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These cupcakes were a little dry. I think I would have added a little more milk to the batter.


Morocco to travel
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Tierza Fowler
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These cupcakes were delicious! The peanut butter and chocolate flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making these again.


Rai Ali Haider
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for me. I think I would have preferred a less sweet frosting.


M Ku0ram M khoram
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I used mini peanut butter cups for the topping and they were a big hit.


Sabitri Sunwar
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I'm not a fan of peanut butter, but I thought these cupcakes were still pretty good. The chocolate frosting was really good.


Blvck Sensei
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These cupcakes were amazing! I loved the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. The frosting was the perfect touch.


Sunlal Tamang
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These cupcakes were a bit dry. I think I would have added a little more milk to the batter.


CarribbeanQueen32
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I made these cupcakes for my kids' birthday party and they loved them! They were so easy to make and decorate.


Nyaliba Peter
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a less sweet frosting.


Hollie Martinsen
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a dark chocolate frosting and it was the perfect combination with the peanut butter.


Makhdoom Syed Tanvir Hashmi
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but these cupcakes were amazing! The chocolate frosting was the perfect complement to the peanut butter.


Not Telling
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness.