Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting



Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolate cupcakes and creamy peanut butter cream cheese frosting. These cupcakes are a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Mini chocolate chips and chopped peanuts for garnish optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In another bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of softened butter until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined, and then stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth

The batter will be thin - don't worry, it's normal

Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting

In a bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, softened cream cheese, and 1/4 cup of softened butter until smooth

Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is creamy and well combined

Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the peanut butter cream cheese frosting

If desired, garnish with mini chocolate chips and chopped peanuts

Serve and enjoy!


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