PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES WITH CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING

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My son is a peanut butter connoisseur, so I wanted to come up with a cupcake recipe he would like. He gave them a thumbs up. If you like chocolate and peanut butter, you will agree.-Carolee Meek, Huntsville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 22 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the peanut butter, butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fill paper-lined cups two-thirds full. , Bake at 350° for 24-26 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 small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the sugar, baking cocoa, milk, vanilla and salt. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Upul Sampath
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I can't wait to try this recipe again soon.


Nawaz jaNi
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I would definitely recommend these cupcakes to others.


Zahra Ally
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Overall, these cupcakes were a good recipe. They were easy to make and tasted great.


Medha Moni
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I found the frosting to be a bit too sweet, but the cupcakes themselves were delicious.


Daniel favour
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These cupcakes were a bit too dry for my taste.


Shahram salari
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I loved these cupcakes. The chocolate frosting is amazing.


Muhammad Ibarhim
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These cupcakes are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Shulka Fizzy
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The peanut butter and chocolate flavors in these cupcakes are a match made in heaven.


Aflal 123
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I love how easy these cupcakes are to make. They're perfect for a weeknight dessert.


tito tito
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These cupcakes are so rich and decadent, they're perfect for a special occasion.


Anik Chakraborty
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Adnan Jaan
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These cupcakes were the perfect treat for my peanut butter-loving friends.


sans some
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected. They were still tasty, though.


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


mildred lobaton
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I was so impressed with how these cupcakes turned out. They were so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was to die for.


I'M x ABDULAZIZ
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These cupcakes were a breeze to make. I didn't have any problems following the recipe, and they turned out perfectly.


Anees Mirza
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I'm not usually a fan of peanut butter desserts, but these cupcakes changed my mind. The peanut butter flavor was rich and decadent, but not overpowering.


Melone M
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These peanut butter cupcakes were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and turned out so moist and fluffy. The creamy chocolate frosting was the perfect finishing touch.