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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting

Rich dark chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy peanut butter frosting.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cupcakes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk

Frosting

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat sugar and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
  5. Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. For frosting, beat butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, beating until smooth.
  7. Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chocolate, Cupcakes, Peanut Butter
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