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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe

Delicious chocolate cupcakes with a creamy peanut butter frosting.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cupcakes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg

Frosting

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoon milk

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until smooth.
  4. Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  5. For the frosting, beat together butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until combined. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  6. Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chocolate, Cupcakes, Peanut Butter
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