Description
Indulge in these decadent Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes that are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Rich chocolate cupcakes filled with a surprise peanut butter center, topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting and whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup hot coffee
Filling and Topping:
- 12 mini peanut butter cups
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for whipped cream topping
- Optional: chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the batter: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix sugars and oil, then add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients and coffee.
- Fill and bake: Divide batter into liners, press a peanut butter cup into each, and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Finish cupcakes: Mix peanut butter with powdered sugar, spread on cupcakes. Whip cream with sugar, pipe or dollop on top. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- For an extra gooey center, use frozen peanut butter cups.
- Best enjoyed the same day or refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
