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Description
Moist and decadent peanut butter cupcakes topped with a rich peanut butter frosting. A perfect treat for any peanut butter lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Gradually beat in granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk.
- Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously.
Notes
- For a chocolate peanut butter variation, add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder to the dry ingredients and use chocolate frosting.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: Approx. 350-400
- Sugar: Approx. 35-40g
- Sodium: Approx. 150-200mg
- Fat: Approx. 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 12-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-45g
- Fiber: Approx. 1-2g
- Protein: Approx. 4-5g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50-60mg
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