Peanut Butter Cupcakes (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft peanut butter cupcakes covered in smooth peanut butter icing and topped with candy for a tasty snack.
# Ingredients List:
→ Cupcakes
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200 g light brown sugar
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120 ml milk
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125 g creamy peanut butter (store-bought, not homemade or whipped)
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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0.25 tsp salt
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120 ml vegetable or canola oil
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170 g plain all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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60 ml sour cream
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0.5 tsp baking soda
→ Peanut Butter Frosting
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225 g unsalted butter, softened
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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30-45 ml cream or milk
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300 g powdered sugar, sifted
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180 g creamy peanut butter
→ Decoration
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Peanut butter candies
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Put the filled cupcake liners in the oven and bake for 20 to 24 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl all together.
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Heat the oven up to 175°C and get two muffin trays lined with paper cups.
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Beat the softened butter in a big bowl until it looks light and fluffy.
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In a large bowl, mix the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and oil until everything is smooth.
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Beat the peanut butter into the wet ingredients until no lumps are left.
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Pour sour cream and milk into a cup and stir them softly together.
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Put in the vanilla and 240 g of powdered sugar into the butter mix. Beat slowly until mixed well.
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Carefully fold in half of the flour mix, then half of the sour cream mix by hand. Do this again with the rest. Don't over-mix.
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Slowly add more powdered sugar in batches. Mix it with a bit of cream or milk to get just the right feel and taste.
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Spoon batter into the paper cups till they’re about 2/3 to 3/4 full. This makes around 16 cupcakes.
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Beat the peanut butter into the whipped butter until it’s smooth and even.
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Use a knife or a piping bag with a 1M tip to frost the cupcakes. Top with peanut butter candies.
# Helpful Hints:
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Go for regular smooth peanut butter for the best texture. Sifting the powdered sugar makes your frosting extra smooth. Be gentle when mixing batter so cupcakes stay soft.