Description
Experience pure bliss with these Reese’s Peanut Butter Cupcakes, where rich chocolate cake meets creamy peanut butter frosting. Each mini cupcake is a delightful explosion of flavor, topped with a surprise of mini Reese’s cups. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are not only easy to make but also guaranteed to impress your friends and family. Elevate your dessert game with this irresistible treat that will leave everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 mini Reese’s cups, halved (for filling)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Optional: melted chocolate and crushed peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar; whisk until blended.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner with one tablespoon of batter, place half a mini Reese’s cup on top, then add more batter to fill two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg