Chocolate Cupcakes Filled with Peanut Butter Cups

Indulge in the ultimate combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these delightful Chocolate Cupcakes Filled with Peanut Butter Cups! Perfectly moist and decadent, these homemade cupcakes feature a surprise mini peanut butter cup tucked inside, adding a gooey, nutty center to every bite. Topped with a luscious swirl of chocolate frosting, they’re a chocolate lover’s dream come true. This irresistible dessert is easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients and comes together in just under 40 minutes. Whether you're baking for a party, a special treat, or just because, these cupcakes will wow both kids and adults alike. Don't forget to garnish with extra peanut butter cups or chocolate sprinkles for a show-stopping finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups buttermilk, room temperature
• 0.25 cups vegetable oil
• 2 units large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups hot water
• 12 units peanut butter cups (mini or regular size)
• 1.5 cups chocolate frosting (homemade or store-bought)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Step 5

Add the hot water to the batter and stir until smooth. The batter will be thin; this is normal.

Step 6

Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.

Step 7

Place one peanut butter cup into the center of each cupcake, gently pressing it down until it is covered by the batter.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the edge of a cupcake (avoid the peanut butter cup center) comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with chocolate frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.

Step 11

Optional: Garnish with additional chopped peanut butter cups or chocolate sprinkles for decoration.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy these decadent chocolate peanut butter cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1683.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5524.8

Total Fat 207.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g
Cholesterol 379.5mg	0%
Sodium 3881.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 916.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 66.9g	0%
Total Sugars 659.6g
Protein 88.1g	0%

Vitamin D 175.2IU	0%
Calcium 724.2mg	0%
Iron 39.2mg	0%
Potassium 3510.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.8%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 62.3%