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.

Ferru Iro
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Yum!


malik shahzad 1891 . youtube
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I will definitely be making them again.


Matilda
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I still enjoyed these cupcakes. The chocolate frosting was delicious.


Leja Thomas
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I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them!


Brian Fitzgerald
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These cupcakes are amazing! I love the peanut butter cups in the center.


Md Torun
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I thought the cupcakes were a bit dry. I might add some extra milk or butter next time.


Musakiriza Andrew
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The cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


Jerry Tmg
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I will definitely be making them again.


Abdilaahi Raage
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I still enjoyed these cupcakes. The chocolate frosting was delicious.


Lil Dennick Lodewyk
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I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them!


Ajjeb 32
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These cupcakes are amazing! I love the peanut butter cups in the center.


DJ Dietsch
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I thought the cupcakes were a bit dry. I might add some extra milk or butter next time.


Abdulrahman Adamu
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Idowu Tailor
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Mpho Khobotlo
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These cupcakes are so rich and decadent. I could only eat one at a time!


ogunyemi olusola
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I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate in these cupcakes. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Saraa Sarantuya
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These cupcakes were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and the peanut butter cups added the perfect touch of sweetness.