Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners halfway with batter.
- In a small bowl, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Roll into 12 small balls and place one in the center of each cupcake, pushing slightly.
- Top with remaining batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla. Spread or pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal per cupcake | Servings: 12 cupcakes
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