Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes
Peanut butter chocolate cupcakes are a true classic, combining the rich flavor of chocolate with creamy peanut butter. This cupcake is an American favorite, where the combination of peanut butter and chocolate has always been popular. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and silky smooth, this cupcake is every sweet tooth's dream, making it a perfect choice for birthdays, holidays, or any everyday dessert.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) while preparing the batter.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and vanilla sugar.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the oil and milk, and whisk until smooth.
4
Melt the dark chocolate, then stir in the peanut butter until you have a silky chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
5
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, then gently fold in the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
6
Divide the batter into muffin liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7
Bake the cupcakes for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
9
Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then whisk in the powdered sugar and a little peanut butter until you have a creamy frosting.
10
Pipe or spoon the frosting onto the cupcakes, and decorate with chocolate shavings or chopped peanuts.
