🧁 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe 🥜🍫

Posted by BMA24

These Reese’s Peanut Butter Cupcakes are a decadent treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers! With a moist chocolate cupcake base, a hidden Reese’s peanut butter cup in the center, and a rich peanut butter frosting on top, these cupcakes are absolutely irresistible!

📋 Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cupcakes:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder 🍫
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 🌿
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🌿
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍬
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar 🍬
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil 🛢️
  • 2 large eggs 🥚
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk 🥛
  • 12 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (mini or regular size) 🥜🍫

For the Peanut Butter Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter 🥜
  • 2 cups powdered sugar 🍬
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream 🥛
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿

For Topping:

  • Extra Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped (optional) 🥜🍫
  • Chocolate drizzle (optional) 🍫

📝 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cupcakes:

  1. Preheat the oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  1. Mix the dry ingredients:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  1. Mix the wet ingredients:
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  1. Combine the ingredients:
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Stir until just combined (be careful not to overmix).
  1. Fill the cupcake liners:
  • Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about halfway. Press a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup into the center of each cupcake, then cover with a bit more batter until the liner is about 3/4 full.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the side (not the center with the Reese’s) comes out clean.
  1. Cool:
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.

2. Make the Peanut Butter Frosting:

  1. Beat the butter and peanut butter:
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and creamy peanut butter together with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
  1. Add powdered sugar:
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
  1. Add cream and vanilla:
  • Slowly beat in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until the frosting reaches a light, fluffy consistency.

3. Frost and Decorate:

  1. Frost the cupcakes:
  • Once the cupcakes have cooled, pipe or spread the peanut butter frosting generously on top of each cupcake.
  1. Add toppings (optional):
  • Garnish with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and drizzle with melted chocolate for extra indulgence.

4. Serve:

  1. Enjoy:
  • Serve these delicious Reese’s Peanut Butter Cupcakes immediately, or store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12 cupcakes
🔥 Calories: Approximately 400-450 kcal per cupcake

These Reese’s Peanut Butter Cupcakes are the perfect combination of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and indulgent frosting, making them a dream come true for dessert lovers! 🧁🥜🍫