Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate cake and creamy peanut butter frosting with these Delectable Reese’s Peanut Butter Cupcakes. Each moist cupcake is topped with velvety frosting and crowned with mini Reese’s cups, delivering an irresistible treat for any occasion. Ideal for celebrations or a cozy weekend dessert, these cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends with their delicious flavor and delightful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- Mini Reese’s cups (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and peanut butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating together softened butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg