PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CUPCAKES

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If you and your family are peanut butter & jelly fans, you will love these cupcakes. The cupcake itself is very dense but moist, and the perfect vessel for the jelly. Be careful the jelly oozes out... but it's so good. Susan's frosting is sweet, creamy, and the perfect finishing touch. We used strawberry jam, but get creative and...

Provided by Susan Bartley

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box yellow cake mix (I prefer Duncan Hines)
3 large eggs
3/4 c buttermilk (if you don't have buttermilk regular milk is okay)
1 c peanut butter, creamy
3/4 c strawberry or raspberry jam or filling (or your favorite flavor of jam)
PEANUT BUTTER ICING
1 c butter room temp (2 sticks)
1/2 c shortening (preferably high ratio such as Sweetex)
3/4 c peanut butter, creamy
1 lb powdered sugar sifted
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 Tbsp half and half or cream for thinning
1 Tbsp meringue powder (prefered but optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 and line cupcake tins with cupcake papers. This recipe makes 24 so you'll need 2 tins.
  • 2. Combine first 4 ingredients in mixing bowl, beat on low for 1 minute to combine ingredients, then beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Batter will be thick.
  • 3. Now fill cupcake papers approx. 2/3 full, I use a 2-inch cookie scoop level full so I get nice uniform sized cupcakes.
  • 4. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until light brown and tops spring back when tapped.
  • 5. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • 6. Using a small knife, make a 1/2" wide circle cut going about 3/4" into the center of the cupcake.
  • 7. Remove the cake from that opening. (Wilton also makes a small tool for removing the center that is quick and easy to use.)
  • 8. Repeat on all cupcakes.
  • 9. Fill a disposible pastry bag or a Ziploc with jam or filling. Cut the tip off leaving a 1/4 inch opening.
  • 10. Now fill each opening on the top of the cupcakes with the jam, filling just to the top of the cupcake, do not over fill. Set aside and make your icing.
  • 11. In mixing bowl combine butter, shortening and peanut butter, using flat paddle mix ingredients together until well blended and smooth.
  • 12. Now add sifted powdered sugar and meringue powder (if you're using it) and blend in on low speed until it's incorporated. Add vanilla and half and half, one tablespoon at a time, just until icing is creamy and spreadable. If you need more than 4 tablespoons go ahead and add more, but I find 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) is perfect. Beat on medium speed for 10 minutes to get a nice creamy icing.
  • 13. Ice filled cupcakes using either a pastry bag or a knife. Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge. Remove from fridge and let sit for a half hour or so before serving. Now just enjoy!

Hipop Dan
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I'm definitely going to make these cupcakes again. They're a new family favorite.


sj nadim
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These cupcakes are perfect for a party or a special occasion. They're also a fun and easy way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Julian Tista
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I love the combination of peanut butter and jelly in these cupcakes. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.


ali Mhuoob
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These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover peanut butter and jelly. They're also a lot of fun to make.


Inday Bisaya
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I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise properly, but they still tasted good.


Kiernan Hannigan
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These cupcakes are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Isaac Madril
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I made these cupcakes for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Mellanie Omondi
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These cupcakes are a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth. They're also a good source of protein and fiber.


Leling Nette
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I love the way these cupcakes look. They're so festive and fun.


Usman Adamu
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These cupcakes are a little messy to eat, but they're worth it. The peanut butter and jelly frosting is amazing.


Ibrahim Haidar
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out perfectly.


David Berrio
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. The peanut butter and jelly frosting is the perfect complement.


Susy Rey
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I made these cupcakes with gluten-free flour and they turned out great! They were just as delicious as the regular version.


Armand
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These cupcakes are perfect for a quick and easy dessert. They're also a great way to use up leftover peanut butter and jelly.


Liz Harvey
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I had some trouble getting the frosting to swirl properly, but overall these cupcakes were a success.


purple guy fnaf
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Roman Rabeya
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter and jelly, but these cupcakes were actually really good. The frosting was especially delicious.


Ramzanislam Ramzanislam
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These cupcakes are so cute and festive. I love the way the peanut butter and jelly frosting swirls together.


Beth Wyatt
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Javi Gonzalez
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These cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were easy to make and tasted delicious. The peanut butter and jelly frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


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