Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Health score
2%
Peanut Butter Cupcakes
45 min.
12
289kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of dessert with these scrumptious Peanut Butter Cupcakes! If you’re a fan of the rich, creamy taste of peanut butter paired with the smooth sweetness of chocolate, these cupcakes are sure to ignite your taste buds. Perfectly baked to a light golden brown, each cupcake is a moist, airy treat that balances the nutty flavor of peanut butter with the decadent allure of chocolate frosting.

Imagine biting into these fluffy cupcakes, each one lovingly crafted with simple ingredients that come together to create a comforting, nostalgic dessert. The combination of creamy peanut butter, buttery richness, and a hint of vanilla delivers a sensation that’s hard to resist. Topped with a luscious chocolate ganache and sprinkled with crunchy chopped peanuts, these cupcakes offer a delightful contrast in texture and flavor that will have your friends and family asking for seconds!

Not only do these Peanut Butter Cupcakes look stunning, but they’re also surprisingly easy to make. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a dozen of these treats, perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply a special weekend dessert. With each cupcake clocking in at around 289 calories, you can enjoy them without too much guilt. So, gather your ingredients and let’s bake up some joy in the form of these irresistible cupcakes that will undoubtedly bring smiles all around!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • large eggs 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup heavy cream 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light packed
  • ounces chocolate finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup peanuts chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon rounded salt 
  • 0.5 cup smooth peanut butter 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.7 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat together peanut butter, butter, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until blended, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add egg and vanilla and beat until fluffy, about 1 minute. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture and milk alternately in batches, beginning and ending with flour mixture, then mix until just combined.
  5. Divide batter among lined muffin cups (about two-thirds full) and bake in middle of oven until pale golden and a tester inserted in center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Turn cupcakes out onto a rack and cool completely.
  6. Bring cream to a boil in a small saucepan, then pour over chocolate in a small bowl.
  7. Let stand 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.
  8. To thicken icing to spreading consistency quickly, spread it on a metal baking sheet and chill until thick and glossy, about 5 minutes. Scrape icing back into bowl and stir until smooth.
  9. Spread icing on cupcakes and sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories289kcal
Protein8.49%
Fat53.46%
Carbs38.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.99
Glycemic Load
10.07
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.3260869586273%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:288.66kcal
14.43%
Fat:17.92g
27.56%
Saturated Fat:7.65g
47.79%
Carbohydrates:28.69g
9.56%
Net Carbohydrates:26.91g
9.79%
Sugar:15.8g
17.56%
Cholesterol:34.76mg
11.59%
Sodium:166.18mg
7.23%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.1%
100%
Caffeine:6.24mg
2.08%
Protein:6.4g
12.8%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.43%
Vitamin B3:2.94mg
14.71%
Phosphorus:118.37mg
11.84%
Folate:45.55µg
11.39%
Magnesium:43mg
10.75%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.48%
Selenium:7.3µg
10.44%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.7%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.22%
Copper:0.16mg
8.19%
Iron:1.41mg
7.84%
Calcium:75.33mg
7.53%
Fiber:1.77g
7.09%
Vitamin A:259.83IU
5.2%
Potassium:178.19mg
5.09%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.83%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.66%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
3.98%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.73%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.15%
Vitamin K:1.26µg
1.2%
Source:Epicurious