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Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Frosting

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These peanut butter cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and loaded with peanut butter flavor. Topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting, they are a perfect treat for any peanut butter lover.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
  • 1 cup milk
  • For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. To make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth.
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  11. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the peanut butter frosting.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can lead to dry cupcakes.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Find it online: https://recipesuniverse.com/peanut-butter-cupcakes/