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Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes combine rich chocolate cake with a molten peanut butter center, topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting. Perfectly moist and decadent, they are an irresistible treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike.

Ingredients

Cupcake Batter

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky, your preference)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Peanut Butter Frosting

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure they are evenly combined.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
  3. Combine Dry with Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cupcakes.
  4. Add Boiling Water: Pour in the boiling water and mix gently; the batter will become thin, but this is expected and will result in moist cupcakes.
  5. Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into a prepared muffin tin lined with cupcake liners, filling each about halfway full.
  6. Add Peanut Butter Center: Drop about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter into the center of each cupcake, then cover with more batter until the liners are about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake Cupcakes: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edges comes out clean but the peanut butter center remains gooey. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Make Peanut Butter Filling: In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
  9. Prepare Peanut Butter Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat softened butter with creamy peanut butter until light and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing thoroughly each time.
  10. Adjust Frosting Consistency: Mix in vanilla extract and milk, beating until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. Add more milk if too thick, or more powdered sugar if too thin.
  11. Fill Cupcakes: Once cupcakes are completely cooled, use a small knife to cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill with the peanut butter filling.
  12. Frost Cupcakes: Top each filled cupcake with a swirl of peanut butter frosting using a piping bag or knife.
  13. Optional Decoration: For extra flair, drizzle melted chocolate over the cupcakes or sprinkle with chopped peanuts for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • The batter will be thin after adding boiling water, which is normal and helps produce moist cupcakes.
  • Use either smooth or chunky peanut butter based on your texture preference for the filling.
  • If you don’t have buttermilk, regular milk with a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar can be used as a substitute.
  • To ensure gooey centers, do not overbake the cupcakes; watch closely towards the end of baking time.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Bring refrigerated cupcakes to room temperature or warm slightly before serving for best flavor and texture.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/gooey-chocolate-peanut-butter-cupcakes-recipe/