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Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
5 from 12 votes

Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting combine a tender cocoa-flavored crumb with a creamy, rich peanut butter and cream cheese frosting. The recipe balances the slight bitterness of unsweetened cocoa with the subtle sweetness of buttermilk and sugar. Once baked, these cupcakes are cooled before the smooth peanut butter frosting is spread on top, creating a satisfying contrast of flavors and textures. Practical for occasions where a classic chocolate and peanut butter dessert is desired.

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

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 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 egg large
  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cupcake liners or cupcake tin.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. 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.
  4. On low speed, alternate incorporating flour and buttermilk into the butter sugar mixuture.
  5. 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.
  6. Cool for 5 minutes before placing on a cooling rack.
Peanut Butter Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl cream peanut butter, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. On low speed, add sifted powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add milk.
  3. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Notes

  • Sift dry ingredients carefully to prevent lumps in batter and frosting.
  • Adjust frosting consistency by adding a teaspoon or two of milk if it becomes too thick.
  • Optional garnishes include drizzled melted chocolate, crushed peanuts, or chocolate shavings for added texture and presentation.
  • For richer chocolate flavor, substitute half of the buttermilk with brewed coffee.
  • Toppings like mini Reese's peanut butter cups or peanut butter cookies can enhance flavor and decoration.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.