I cannot think of a better cupcake combination than these Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting. The combination of super moist chocolate cake topped with a crowd pleasing rich and creamy peanut butter buttercream frosting is out of this world.
For over 10 years now this chocolate and peanut butter cake duo has been my most requested by family and friends. I don't blame them, I am a sucker for chocolate and peanut butter too, and this cupcake literally takes the cake for me.
Get ready, after serving these cupcakes to your family, they will be requesting them for every birthday, anniversary, holiday or just because. Seriously, these cupcakes are that good!
u003cstrongu003eingredients for Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frostingu003c/strongu003e
- u003cstrongu003eFlouru003c/strongu003e - Plain u003cstrongu003eall-purpose flouru003c/strongu003e is needed.
- u003cstrongu003eSugarsu003c/strongu003e - Both u003cstrongu003egranulatedu003c/strongu003e and u003cstrongu003epowdered sugaru003c/strongu003e needed.
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- u003cstrongu003eSaltu003c/strongu003e
- u003cstrongu003eMilk u003c/strongu003e- You can use plain u003cstrongu003ewhole milku003c/strongu003e oru003cstrongu003e buttermilk.u003c/strongu003e
- u003cstrongu003eOil u003c/strongu003e- Neutral tasting oil like u003cstrongu003emelted coconut oilu003c/strongu003e, vegetable oil or canola oil.
- u003cstrongu003eEggu003c/strongu003e
- u003cstrongu003eVanillau003c/strongu003e - Pure u003cstrongu003evanilla extractu003c/strongu003e for both the cake batter and frosting.
- u003cstrongu003eCoffeeu003c/strongu003e - Freshly brewed and slightly cooled u003cstrongu003ecoffee or hot wateru003c/strongu003e.
- u003cstrongu003eButteru003c/strongu003e - Unsaltedu003cstrongu003e butteru003c/strongu003e.
- u003cstrongu003eHeavy Creamu003c/strongu003e
- u003cstrongu003ePeanut Butteru003c/strongu003e - Creamy u003cstrongu003epeanut butteru003c/strongu003e.
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u003cstrongu003eHOW to make Chocolate Cupcakes with peanut butter frostingu003c/strongu003e
The full recipe can be found in the recipe card below.
This chocolate cake recipe is seriously the easiest cake recipe, ever. Although it is easy to make, the flavor and texture are AMAZING. The cake comes out beautifully moist, every time!
STEP 1
Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Mix until fully combined.
STEP 2
In a large measuring cup or medium bowl whisk together the milk, oil, vanilla extract and egg. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well.
STEP 3
Now add the coffee to the cake batter. Mix until fully combined.
Pour into prepared cupcake pan and place in the preheated oven. Baked for 20 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
STEP 4
In a mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment add the softened butter and begin mixing until smooth, light and fluffy. Approximately 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
STEP 5
With the mixer on the lowest setting, slowly add in the powdered sugar, stopping to scrape the bowl as needed. Once all of the powdered has been added, turn the mixer speed up to next setting and mix for 1 minute. Stop the mixer, scrape the bowl and add in the vanilla extract, heavy cream and peanut butter. Mix well to combine.
STEP 6
Frost the cooled cupcakes, decorate with additional toppings if desired and serve. Enjoy!
u003cstrongu003eCustomizing Chocolate Cupcakes with peanut butter frostingu003c/strongu003e
These cupcakes are FANTASTIC just the way they are, but they can easily be customized. You can see in the photos I have shared that I topped my cupcakes with chopped peanut butter cups. There are so many more ways you can customize your cupcakes.
Top with chopped peanut butter cups.
Drizzle the tops of the frosted cupcakes with chocolate ganache.
Add chopped peanuts and chocolate ganache drizzle.
Fill and top the cupcakes with frosting.
Top with other peanut butter and chocolate candies.
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u003cstrongu003eStoring Chocolate Cupcakes with peanut butter frostingu003c/strongu003e
Cupcakes can be stored at room temperature or the refrigerator. When storing at room temperature in an airtight container, they will last 2-4 days.
When stored in the refrigerator, they will last 3-5 days.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Ingredients
- 7 ounces all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 ounces cocoa powder or ¼ c. + 2 Tbsp.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup freshly brewed coffee (slightly cooled) or hot water
For the Peanut Butter Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
For the Cake
- Preheat an oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Mix until fully combined.
- In a large measuring cup or medium bowl whisk together the milk, oil, vanilla extract and egg. Now pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until fully combine.
- Whisk in the coffee until fully combined. Scoop into the lined cupcake pan and place in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
For the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment add the softened butter and begin mixing until smooth, light and fluffy. Approximately 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- With the mixer on the lowest setting, slowly add in the powdered sugar, stopping to scrape the bowl as needed. Once all of the powdered has been added, turn the mixer speed up to next setting and mix for 1 minute. Stop the mixer, scrape the bowl and add in the vanilla extract, heavy cream and peanut butter. Mix well to combine.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes, decorate with additional toppings if desired and serve. Enjoy!
Anonymous says
The best combo!