Description
Deliciously moist chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy peanut butter frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix together the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and egg in another bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Beat together creamy peanut butter and softened butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk for frosting.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with peanut butter frosting using a piping bag or knife.
- Enjoy! Serve at room temperature and delight in the rich chocolate and peanut butter flavors.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to ensure fluffy cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cupcakes, chocolate, peanut butter, dessert, baking