Brownie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

Health score
4%
Brownie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
45 min.
10
556kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Brownie Cupcakes topped with creamy Peanut Butter Frosting! Perfectly baked to achieve a rich, fudgy texture, these cupcakes are a chocolate lover's dream come true. Each bite is a harmonious blend of decadent chocolate and the irresistible taste of peanut butter, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe yields 10 scrumptious servings, ensuring there's enough to share—or to keep all to yourself! With a caloric content of 556 kcal per serving, these cupcakes are a treat that you can enjoy without guilt. The combination of semisweet chocolate chips, walnuts, and a hint of vanilla creates a flavor profile that is both comforting and satisfying.

Whether you're hosting a gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving something sweet, these Brownie Cupcakes are sure to impress. The smooth, luscious peanut butter frosting adds a delightful finish, while the chocolate shavings or sprinkles provide a touch of elegance. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of these irresistible treats that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup all purpose flour 
  • 10 servings mint 
  • 0.8 cup creamy peanut butter freshly ground (do not use old-fashioned or )
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces semi chocolate chips 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • ounces chocolate unsweetened chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup walnuts toasted chopped
  • teaspoons whipping cream ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • double boiler
  • hand mixer
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 10 standard (1/3-cup) muffin cups with paper liners.
  2. Combine butter, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water. Stir until mixture is melted and smooth.
  3. Remove from over water.
  4. Whisk both sugars into chocolate mixture, then whisk in eggs 1 at a time.
  5. Whisk in vanilla, then flour, walnuts, salt, and remaining 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups (about 1/4 cup for each).
  6. Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 20 minutes.
  7. Transfer cupcakes to rack and cool completely.
  8. Put powdered sugar and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until mixture is smooth, adding whipping cream by teaspoonfuls if frosting is too thick to spread.
  9. Spread frosting in swirls over top of cupcakes.
  10. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or chocolate sprinkles. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in single layer in airtight container at room temperature.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories556kcal
Protein6.5%
Fat50.19%
Carbs43.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.91
Glycemic Load
8.63
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.312173794793%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Catechin
5.47mg
Epicatechin
12.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:556.22kcal
27.81%
Fat:32.45g
49.92%
Saturated Fat:14.12g
88.25%
Carbohydrates:63g
21%
Net Carbohydrates:58.41g
21.24%
Sugar:48.82g
54.25%
Cholesterol:53.02mg
17.67%
Sodium:164.42mg
7.15%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.04%
100%
Caffeine:26.31mg
8.77%
Protein:9.46g
18.91%
Manganese:1.13mg
56.28%
Copper:0.73mg
36.26%
Magnesium:110.42mg
27.61%
Iron:3.92mg
21.77%
Phosphorus:201.6mg
20.16%
Fiber:4.59g
18.34%
Vitamin B3:3.32mg
16.58%
Zinc:2.22mg
14.8%
Vitamin E:2.22mg
14.78%
Selenium:9.13µg
13.04%
Potassium:364.43mg
10.41%
Folate:39.34µg
9.84%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.73%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.57%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.1%
Calcium:54.54mg
5.45%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.16%
Vitamin A:237.34IU
4.75%
Vitamin K:3.13µg
2.98%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.38%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.11%
Source:Epicurious