Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 12 cupcakes
Cuisine: American

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Add parchment cups to a cupcake pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet and whisk until just combined.

Lastly, whisk in the hot coffee until fully combined.

Transfer the batter to the cupcake pan, filling each cup about ¾ full.

Bake the cupcakes for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and salt on high speed until smooth.

Add the peanut butter and mix until fully combined.

Slowly add the sifted powdered sugar and mix on low speed until fully combined.

Lastly, add the heavy cream and continue beating on low speed until no more lumps or pockets of air remain and the frosting is smooth.

Decorate the cupcakes as desired. Top each with half of a peanut butter cup, and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom Your Cocoa Powder 🫗
Mix Dutch-process cocoa powder with hot coffee before adding to batter to intensify chocolate flavor and create a deeper, more fudgy crumb structure.
Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️
Bring eggs, butter, and peanut butter to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth emulsification and prevent dense, lumpy cupcakes.
Chill Your Frosting Base ❄️
Refrigerate the peanut butter frosting for 30 minutes before piping to achieve tall, structured swirls that won't slump on warm cupcakes.
Strategic Peanut Butter Cup Placement 🏆
Press the peanut butter cup halfway into the batter before baking so it stays centered and suspended, rather than sinking to the bottom.
Brown Butter Secret 🧈
Brown your unsalted butter before mixing into the dry ingredients to add rich, nutty depth that complements both the chocolate and peanut butter flavors.

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Hi! I'm Sloane, welcome to Sloane’s Table! I am a Dartmouth College alumna, professional baker, recipe developer, and food photographer. Here, you will find tried & true bakery-worthy recipes ranging from simple sweets to technical pastries. Whether you are looking to challenge yourself and improve your baking skills or just want an easy, trust-worthy recipe, you're in the right place.

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