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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe

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These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes combine soft chocolate cupcakes with a peanut butter ganache center and creamy peanut butter cream cheese frosting. They're a fun choice for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you want a more indulgent cupcake.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 Cupcake
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cupcakes
  • 1 cup 125 g all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon 25 g Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup 56 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup 150 g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup 61 g sour cream
  • 1/2 cup 120 ml whole milk
For the Peanut Butter Ganache
  • 3/4 cup 150 g peanut butter chips
  • 1/2 cup 120 ml heavy cream
For the Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/2 cup 112 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz 113 g cream cheese, cold
  • 2 cups 260 g powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup 128 g creamy peanut butter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Kitchen scale
  • Muffin/cupcake tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Piping tip
  • Spoon or small scoop
  • Wire rack
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Add the softened butter and granulated sugar to a mixing bowl. Mix until light and creamy.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe
  2. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, then mix until well combined.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe
  3. Add the sour cream and mix until smooth.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe
  6. Add the milk and mix until a smooth chocolate batter forms.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the lined cupcake cups.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe
  8. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool completely, then make a small hole in the center of each cupcake.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe
  10. Prepare the peanut butter ganache and spoon a small amount into the center of each cupcake.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe
  11. Prepare the peanut butter cream cheese frosting and pipe it over the cupcakes.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe
  12. Add a little peanut butter ganache to the center of the frosting if desired. Serve and enjoy.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 23gSodium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37g

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