PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLE CUPCAKES

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Everybody loves cupcakes, and these have a wonderfully tasty hidden treasure inside. They're rich and delicious! -Marlene Schollenberger, Bloomington, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
BATTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
FROSTING:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • For truffles, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until firm enough to form into balls. Shape into twelve 1-in. balls; roll in cocoa. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and coffee and mix well. , Fill 12 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Top each with a truffle (do not press down). , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in cake portion comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate with cream, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; chill until mixture reaches spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Sean Abercrombie
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


akazad rohman
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The recipe was confusing and the cupcakes didn't turn out as expected.


Alexis Baerga
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I tried making these cupcakes but they didn't turn out well.


Gideon James
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The cupcakes were dry and the truffle filling was too runny.


Sami ur Rahman
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Qasam Ali
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out perfect.


Dalton Jones
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great!


Obiagwu Innocent
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I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate in these cupcakes.


md kibrya
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These cupcakes are amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Dwhite Vivo
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I made these cupcakes for my friend's birthday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Cantalicia Rodriguez
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The cupcakes were delicious! The peanut butter truffle filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall I really enjoyed them.


Co Jsghb
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These cupcakes were so good! The peanut butter truffle filling was rich and creamy, and the chocolate cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


Sarmin Akter
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I love peanut butter and chocolate together, so these cupcakes were right up my alley. The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out moist and fluffy. The truffle filling was the perfect finishing touch.


ADITI ARYAL
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These peanut butter truffle cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and the peanut butter truffle filling was divine. Will definitely make these again.


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