Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

Name: Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup buttermilk; frosting; 1/2 cup peanut butter; 4 ounce cream cheese; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon milk

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
12 cupcakes
Calories
394 kcal
Course
Dessert, Baked Goods

Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

Francis Bryant

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Chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting are a delectable combination of rich chocolate flavors and creamy velvety peanut butter frosting.

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Ingredients

Servings

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
frosting
1/2 cup peanut butter
4 ounce cream cheese
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk

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Instructions

Chocolate Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cupcake liners or cupcake tin.
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one. Add vanilla and buttermilk.
On low speed, alternate incorporating flour and buttermilk into the butter sugar mixuture.
Pour batter into paper-lined muffin tin filling about 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick placed in the center comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes before placing on a cooling rack.

Peanut Butter Frosting

In a mixing bowl cream peanut butter, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
On low speed, add sifted powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add milk.
Frost cooled cupcakes.

Notes

Optional Garnish
Some popular choices include a drizzle of melted chocolate over the frosting, a sprinkle of crushed peanuts for added crunch, or even a few chocolate shavings for an elegant touch.
For dark chocolate cupcakes use special dark cocoa powder. Use good-quality cocoa powder for the cupcakes. It will make a difference in taste and texture. For an even richer flavor, substitute half of the buttermilk with brewed coffee in the cake batter. Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to avoid lumps in the batter. Also, sift the confectioners' sugar when making the frosting. If you find that your frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon or two more milk until you reach the desired texture. You could also top these cupcakes with a mini Reese's peanut butter cup, Reese's Pieces, chocolate chip, or even a peanut butter cookie.
For dark chocolate cupcakes use special dark cocoa powder.
Use good-quality cocoa powder for the cupcakes. It will make a difference in taste and texture.
For an even richer flavor, substitute half of the buttermilk with brewed coffee in the cake batter.
Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to avoid lumps in the batter. Also, sift the confectioners' sugar when making the frosting.
If you find that your frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon or two more milk until you reach the desired texture.
You could also top these cupcakes with a mini Reese's peanut butter cup, Reese's Pieces, chocolate chip, or even a peanut butter cookie.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 12g Calories 394kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 185mg (8%) Potassium 181mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 263IU (5%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	12g
Calories	394kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	40g	13%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	26g	40%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	9g	53%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	22mg	7%
Sodium	185mg	8%
Potassium	181mg	4%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	29g	58%
Vitamin A	263IU	5%
Calcium	47mg	5%
Iron	1mg	6%