Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 3 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Submitted by Roxanne J.R.

"I have seen this recipe on several different blogs on the internet. Who can resist the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, in cupcake form, topped with a cream cheese peanut butter mousse-like frosting? Certainly not me! I hope you enjoy these as much as I do."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 19
Yields:: 24 cupcakes

ingredients

For the filling
1 cup confectioners' sugar
³⁄₄ cup creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
¹⁄₂ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cake
1 ²⁄₃ cups all-purpose flour
³⁄₄ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 ¹⁄₂ cups sugar
2 large eggs
For the frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
¹⁄₂ cup creamy peanut butter
3 ¹⁄₄ cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F Line two cupcake pans with paper liners.
To make the FILLING
Combine the confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter, butter and vanilla extract in a bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined.
Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls (at least 24) and set aside on a baking sheet.
To make the CAKE BATTER.
Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; whisk together and set aside.
In a liquid measuring cup, stir together the sour cream, milk and vanilla extract.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar, and beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed.
With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and the sour cream mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Mix just until incorporated.
Spoon a tablespoon or two of batter into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Place a ball of the peanut butter filling in each cupcake well and top with the remaining batter so that all the cups are filled.
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 transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the FROSTING.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter and peanut butter until smooth.
Slowly mix in the confectioners’ sugar, beating until smooth and well blended.
Mix in the whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.

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Roxanne J.R.

I'm 23 years old and I live in Trinidad. One of the islands in the Caribbean. I love baking and have a major sweet tooth but I am trying to cook more savoury foods and I am enjoying trying new recipes. Recently I have come to love photographing the food I make. Too bad they don't all come out photo worthy, but at least they still taste good! lol <img src=http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/carolinamoon21/Ingredients/BANNERS/SuperBowlSTKR.jpg> <img src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/carolinamoon21/Ingredients/BANNERS/TeaSuppers-STKR.jpg">

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