Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes are a delectable fusion of rich chocolate cake and creamy peanut butter filling, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. These moist cupcakes are not only easy to bake but also promise to impress with their delightful flavors and stunning appearance. Perfect for birthdays, movie nights, or just a sweet pick-me-up, these cupcakes are sure to bring smiles to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or oat/almond milk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat granulated sugar and eggs until fluffy. Gradually mix in oil and milk.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix!
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat together peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a splash of milk until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg