Description
Savor the delightful fusion of rich chocolate cake and creamy peanut butter frosting in these irresistible cupcakes—perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
For the Cupcakes:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- 3. In another bowl, beat together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- 5. Spoon the batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
- 6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
For the Frosting:
- 1. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
- 3. Gradually add powdered sugar and creamy peanut butter, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- 4. Frost generously on each cupcake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg