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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes, a perfect blend of rich chocolate cake and creamy peanut butter filling. These cupcakes are an irresistible treat for any occasion, from birthday parties to cozy evenings at home. Each cupcake is generously frosted with velvety peanut butter frosting and topped with mini peanut butter cups, creating a satisfying taste sensation that will please chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can create these sweet delights that are sure to impress family and friends. Treat yourself to this decadent dessert that promises a delightful bite every time!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa powder (Dutch processed)
  • 1 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 cup Coffee (hot)
  • 2/3 cup Butter (unsalted, room temperature)
  • 2/3 cup Peanut butter (creamy)
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp Heavy cream (or milk)
  • 12–24 Mini peanut butter cups
  • 12 tsp Peanut butter (for the filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together sugar, salt, cocoa powder, flour, and baking soda.
  3. In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and hot coffee until combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  5. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool on a rack.
  7. Prepare the peanut butter filling by mixing creamy peanut butter until smooth.
  8. Once cooled, fill each cupcake with peanut butter.
  9. For the frosting, beat together softened butter and creamy peanut butter until fluffy; add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until desired consistency is reached.
  10. Frost each cupcake generously and top with mini peanut butter cups.

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