Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Health score
2%
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
85 min.
24
365kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes, a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are not only a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously satisfying dessert that will leave your guests craving more.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a moist chocolate cupcake, bursting with chunks of mini chocolate-covered peanut butter cups, and topped with a velvety peanut butter frosting that melts in your mouth. Each cupcake is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making them a standout dessert at parties, celebrations, or simply as a sweet reward after a long day.

With a preparation time of just 85 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 24 cupcakes that are sure to impress. The combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate creates a decadent experience that is hard to resist. Plus, the easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even novice bakers can achieve bakery-quality results right in their own kitchen.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to these delightful Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes. They are not just a dessert; they are a celebration of flavor that will make any gathering a little sweeter!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup butter softened
  • cups creamy peanut butter 
  • box chocolate cake mix betty crocker® supermoist®
  • oz peanut butter candy pieces mini
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.7 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans).
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Reserve 12 of the peanut butter cup candies for garnish. Coarsely chop remaining candies; stir into batter. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  4. Bake 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  5. In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  6. Add whipping cream; beat until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Frost cupcakes.
  7. Cut reserved peanut butter cup candies in half; garnish each cupcake with 1 half candy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories365kcal
Protein7.65%
Fat57.05%
Carbs35.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.83
Glycemic Load
3.32
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.4108695745792%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:365.08kcal
18.25%
Fat:24.28g
37.35%
Saturated Fat:9.48g
59.22%
Carbohydrates:33.79g
11.26%
Net Carbohydrates:32.04g
11.65%
Sugar:24.18g
26.86%
Cholesterol:22.72mg
7.57%
Sodium:306.68mg
13.33%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.1%
100%
Protein:7.33g
14.66%
Manganese:0.46mg
23.01%
Vitamin B3:3.73mg
18.64%
Vitamin E:2.48mg
16.52%
Phosphorus:146.59mg
14.66%
Magnesium:53.74mg
13.43%
Copper:0.2mg
10.13%
Folate:35.32µg
8.83%
Fiber:1.75g
6.99%
Iron:1.24mg
6.9%
Potassium:223.01mg
6.37%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.33%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.77%
Vitamin A:275IU
5.5%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.48%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.26%
Selenium:3.52µg
5.03%
Calcium:50.24mg
5.02%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.35%
Vitamin K:2.01µg
1.92%