Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes: Easy and Indulgent Treats
Indulge in these delicious chocolate peanut butter filled cupcakes, perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
- Fill cupcake liners halfway with batter and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before filling with the peanut butter mixture.
- For the filling, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Fill cooled cupcakes and top with chocolate chips.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, consider using dark cocoa powder.
- Make sure the cupcakes are completely cooled before filling them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg