Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes are a delightful combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, perfect for any gathering or as a sweet treat after dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Stir gently until there are no dry streaks.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Fill each cupcake liner about ⅔ full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the peanut butter frosting by beating together peanut butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost each cupcake with the peanut butter frosting.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better blending. Don’t overmix the batter. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.