Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing

Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet and savory with these Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing. Perfectly moist and infused with the rich, nutty flavor of creamy peanut butter, these cupcakes are a decadent treat for any occasion. Topped with a luscious, homemade chocolate icing made from cocoa powder and powdered sugar, each bite offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and depth. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a short baking time, these cupcakes are as easy to make as they are delightful to eat. Customize your creation with optional garnishes like chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips, or a drizzle of melted peanut butter for a show-stopping finish. Ideal for peanut butter and chocolate lovers, these cupcakes are a crowd-pleasing favorite that will shine at birthdays, parties, or family gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cups Creamy peanut butter
• 2 Large eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened (for icing)
• 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract (for icing)

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 medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the peanut butter to the butter-sugar mixture and continue beating until fully combined.

Step 5

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk (start and end with the dry ingredients). Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

To prepare the chocolate icing, sift together powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.

Step 11

In another bowl, beat the softened butter using a mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes.

Step 12

Gradually add the powdered sugar-cocoa mixture to the butter, alternating with the heavy cream, until the icing reaches your desired consistency. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 13

Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them using a piping bag or a knife.

Step 14

Optional: Garnish the cupcakes with chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips, or a drizzle of melted peanut butter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1441.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5476.8

Total Fat 300.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 157.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 955.6mg	0%
Sodium 2054.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 690.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.2g	0%
Total Sugars 456.5g
Protein 92.1g	0%

Vitamin D 235.5IU	0%
Calcium 616.4mg	0%
Iron 32.2mg	0%
Potassium 3280.4mg	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: 46.4%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 47.3%