Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
From Kuulei 12 years agoIngredients
- For the topping: **Completely optional, yet tops it off nicely. :) shopping list
- About 24 peanut butter cups shopping list
- (Generic bags are recommended - same quality as Reece's Pieces yet more affordable!) shopping list
- For the filling: shopping list
- 2-4 cup powdered sugar shopping list
- (My original recipe; I used about 7. [Keep in mind the other ingredients measured differently as well :) ] The more included, the more firm it will be.) shopping list
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter (Creamy is optional for filling. Crunchy should work well, but creamy is recommended, especially for frosting!) shopping list
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature (Microwaves work great for melting (: ) shopping list
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract shopping list
- For the cake: shopping list
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour shopping list
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder works great!) shopping list
- 1 tsp. baking soda shopping list
- ½ tsp. salt (optional) shopping list
- 1 cup sour cream shopping list
- 2 tbsp. milk shopping list
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract shopping list
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature shopping list
- 1½ cups sugar shopping list
- 2 large eggs shopping list
- For the frosting: shopping list
- 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature shopping list
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened shopping list
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter (creamier = softer frosting n_n) shopping list
- 3¼ cups confectioners’ sugar shopping list
- 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed shopping list
How to make it
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line two cupcake pans with paper liners.
- To make the filling:
- 1. Combine the confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter, butter and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- 2. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined.
- 3.Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls (at least 24) and set aside on a baking sheet.
- ***AFTER CUPCAKES ARE BAKED, NOT BEFORE*** (For cautious bakers that don't want their filling burned ;) )
- 4. After cupcakes are finished baking and cooled, use a small knife and cut out the top of the cupcake. *Do Not cut off the top of the cupcake, just make a circle about half way through the cupcake to place the filling in. See Photo
- 5. Place in the filling in the hole that was cut, then frost.
- To make the cake batter:
- 1. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; whisk together and set aside.
- 2. In a liquid measuring cup, stir together the sour cream, milk and vanilla extract.
- 3. In a bowl, combine the butter and sugar, and beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- (Electric mixer is optional, or you can go old-fashioned with a whisk ;) If so, beat until light and fluffy - about 3-4 min. )
- 4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, (or slowly with a whisk) alternately add the dry ingredients and the sour cream mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until incorporated.
- (Make sure you don't over-mix! (: )
- 5. Spoon a tablespoon or two of batter into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then remove cupcakes from tray (if used) and let cool completely.
- (If you're in a rush, place in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes or until cool. Make sure you check it often to see when it's cool enough to add frosting!)
- To make the frosting:
- 1. In a bowl with your whisk or electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, butter and peanut butter until creamy. (On a side note, when I first made this I found it super exciting to see how smooth the frosting was ;] )
- 2. Slowly mix in the confectioners’ sugar, beating until smooth and well blended.
- 3. Mix in the whipped topping until smooth and fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
- Last, but not least, enjoy your creation and tell me what you think! (:
This is about the depth that you'd want for the cupcake. *Optional: Place the cut-outs of the cupcakes aside neatly. Then cut off the bottom of cut-outs and place on top to cover the filling (Like a jar.) Then frost,Add topping&Enjoy!
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