Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes

Indulge in pure dessert bliss with these Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes! Featuring rich, moist chocolate cupcakes filled with a creamy peanut butter center and topped with a luscious, silky chocolate ganache, this recipe is a dream come true for chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike. Easy to prepare yet impressively gourmet, these cupcakes combine classic flavors with a bakery-style presentation that's perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or indulgent everyday treats. With just 25 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples, these sweet delights deliver unforgettable flavor and texture in every bite. Serve them as a show-stopping dessert that will leave your guests craving more!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Boiling water
• 0.75 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter

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, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Step 5

Add the boiling water to the batter, stirring gently until smooth. The batter will be thin.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 7

Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 8

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the peanut butter filling by mixing the peanut butter and powdered sugar together in a small bowl until smooth and thick.

Step 9

Once the cupcakes have cooled, use a small knife or a cupcake corer to remove a 1-inch-deep section from the center of each cupcake.

Step 10

Fill the hole in each cupcake with about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture.

Step 11

To make the chocolate ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips and butter in a heatproof bowl.

Step 12

Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.

Step 13

Spoon the ganache over the tops of the cupcakes, allowing it to drip down the sides as desired.

Step 14

Let the ganache set for about 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your decadent chocolate peanut butter filled cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1583.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5675.0

Total Fat 342.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 117.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.3g
Cholesterol 568.6mg	0%
Sodium 2683.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 669.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 91.6g	0%
Total Sugars 377.3g
Protein 126.9g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 563.7mg	0%
Iron 46.1mg	0%
Potassium 4364.6mg	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: 49.2%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 42.7%