Peanut Butter Cupcakes
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Peanut Butter Cupcakes
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Peanut Butter Cupcakes make the best dessert for any occasion. These cupcakes are made from scratch with simple ingredients.
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Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
For Topping:
- 9 Miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups cut in half
Instructions
For the Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, sour cream, milk and vanilla extract.
- Create a well in the flour mixture and pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners filling them up approximately 2/3 of the way full.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes completely on a wire rack before topping with the frosting.
For the Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, cream together butter and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy with a hand held or stand up mixer.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, beating after each additional until desired consistency.
- Pipe the frosting on to the cooled cupcakes, top with a piece of the peanut butter cups and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers, covered, for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
268mg
(11%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
218IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.05mg
(0%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 268mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 218IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
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