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Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes

Prep Time

30 min

Servings

12

Cook Time

20 min

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes

Rich chocolate cupcakes with swirled peanut butter frosting.

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
12
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup hot coffee
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • For frosting: 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 3 tbsp milk

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix dry ingredients.

  2. 2

    Add egg, buttermilk, coffee, and oil.

  3. 3

    Fill liners 2/3 full.

  4. 4

    Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Cool completely.

  6. 6

    Beat butter and peanut butter; add sugar and milk.

  7. 7

    Pipe onto cupcakes.

Baker's Tips

  • Use creamy peanut butter for smooth frosting
  • Top with chocolate drizzle or peanut butter cups