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Peanut Butter Cupcakes

These flavorful Peanut Butter Cupcakes are a dream for peanut butter fans. From the rich cupcakes to the decadent frosting, each bite is absolutely wonderful.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Servings: 18
Calories: 428kcal

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 Large Egg room temperature
  • 1/3 cup Sour Cream
  • 3/4 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

For the Frosting:

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2-3 tablespoons Whole Milk
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar

For Topping:

  • 9 Miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups cut in half

Instructions

For the Cupcakes:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Set aside.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, sour cream, milk and vanilla extract.
  • Create a well in the flour mixture and pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.  Stir until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the cupcake liners filling them up approximately 2/3 of the way full.
  • Bake for 20-23 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
  • Cool the cupcakes completely on a wire rack before topping with the frosting.

For the Frosting:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy with a hand held or stand up mixer.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, beating after each additional until desired consistency.
  • Pipe the frosting on to the cooled cupcakes, top with a piece of the peanut butter cups and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers, covered, for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
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