Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Food

PEANUT BUTTER CUP STUFFED CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 15 muffin cups with cupcake liners. Set aside.
• Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Once combined, beat in egg, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until well combined; the batter will be thin.
• Pour the batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Place one peanut butter cup in the middle of each of the cups of batter, no need to press it down, as it will sink as the cupcakes bake.
• Bake the cupcakes for about 18 minutes, until they have puffed up slightly and the tops spring back when you touch them.
• Cool for 15 minutes in the pan and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Beat the powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt for several minutes, until smooth. Slowly add in half and half until you reach your desired consistency.
• Using a butter knife or a pastry bag with a piping tip, generously frost the tops of all the cupcakes. Drizzle with hot fudge sauce (not hot) and sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups.

PEANUT BUTTER CUP STUFFED CUPCAKES

Steps:

• At least 30 minutes before making the cake, take the eggs (3 large) out of the refrigerator and measure out the milk (151 grams, ⅔ cup) to come to room temperature.
• Position the oven rack to the center position. Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C. Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners.
• Measure out the rest of the ingredients. The coffee or water should be very hot when you mix the cake.
• In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, sift together the flour (240 grams, 2 cups), cocoa powder (100 grams, 1 ¼ cup), granulated sugar (450 grams, 2 ¼ cup), baking powder (7 grams, 2 teaspoons), and baking soda (4 grams, ¾ teaspoon). Add the salt (3 grams, ¾ teaspoon) and whisk to evenly distribute.
• Add the oil (170 grams, ¾ cup) into the mixing bowl and mix on medium/low speed with a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for about 1 minute, until well combined.
• Add the eggs and vanilla extract (1 tablespoon) to the bowl, and mix on medium/low speed until all incorporated.
• With the mixer still running, slowly pour in the milk and then the hot coffee or water (340 grams, 1 ½ cups).
• Continue mixing until everything is evenly incorporated- about 1 minute. This is a very thin batter. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
• Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Leave about ½-inch space at the tops.
• Bake at 350°F/175°C for about 18-25 minutes. Pull out of the oven when the cake is firm but springs back when gently pressed in the center, or when a cake tester comes out clean.
• Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting.
• At least 30 minutes before making the buttercream, take the butter (454 grams, 2 cups) out of the refrigerator to soften at room temperature.
• Measure out the rest of the ingredients.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed for about 1 minute, until fluffy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
• Add the powdered sugar (600 grams, 5 cups) and cocoa powder (107 grams, 1 ⅓ cups) into the mixing bowl and start mixing on low until the sugar starts to combine with the butter. Turn the mixing speed up to medium-high and beat for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract (2 teaspoons) and salt (2 grams, ½ teaspoon).
• Add a splash of milk or heavy cream if needed to thin out the texture. If the texture becomes too thin, you can add a bit more powdered sugar until you get a spreadable consistency.
• Frost the cupcakes and decorate with additional chopped mini peanut butter cups.
• Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

PEANUT BUTTER CUP CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, peanut butter, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes or until smooth., Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Place a peanut butter cup in the center of each cupcake. Cover each with 1 tablespoonful batter. , Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature or until mixture reaches a spreading consistency, about 10 minutes., Spread over cupcakes; immediately sprinkle with additional peanut butter cups. Let stand until set.

PEANUT BUTTER STUFFED CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• FILLING: Combine all filling ingredients in a small bowl and beat till smooth. Cover and chill for about 45 minutes.
• Measure out about a teaspoon of filling and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining peanut butter mixture. Place the peanut butter balls in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
• CUPCAKES: Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add oil, water, and vinegar. Whisk till smooth.
• Fill paper lined muffin cups just over halfway full. Press a frozen peanut butter ball in the center till it is covered with batter.
• Bake at 375° for about 18-20 minutes.
• FROSTING: Beat butter, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Add 5 cups powdered sugar and 6 tablespoons of milk. Beat till smooth. Add additional powdered sugar or milk to get the consistency you need.

PEANUT BUTTER FILLED CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line cupcake pans with cupcake liners (for a total of 24 cupcakes).
• For the peanut butter filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the granulated sugar. Beat in the vanilla and eggs, scrape down the sides of the bowl and continue to mix until smooth. Set aside.
• For the chocolate cupcake batter: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream 1 cup of the granulated sugar with the oil. Slowly add the vanilla extract and egg yolks to the creamed sugar while mixing, and beat until incorporated.
• In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the egg whites and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar until firm peaks form. Do not over-whip.
• Turn the stand mixer on the lowest speed. Add the dry ingredients and milk, alternating between the two and scraping down the sides after each addition. Mix on medium for 1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate batter in three parts.
• Scoop one scoop of the chocolate cupcake batter into each cupcake liner. Top with one scoop of the peanut butter filling. The liners will be about two-thirds full. Bake until the cupcakes are nicely domed and the chocolate bounces back from gentle pressure, about 22 minutes; the peanut butter filling will not be firm. Remove from the pans and cool.
• For the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip the cream.
• Ice the cooled cupcakes with the frosting using a pastry bag fitted with the desired tip.

STUFFED PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES WITH SWIRLED PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside.
• For the filling: In a small, heavy saucepan, combine the caramel candies and heavy cream over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the candies have melted and the mixture is smooth, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
• For the cupcakes: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the granulated sugar and butter on high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium and beat in the vanilla and eggs. With the machine running, in batches, gradually add the flour mixture to form a thick batter. Beat in the peanut butter.
• Place 3 tablespoons of batter in the bottom of each cupcake liner. Top with 1 tablespoon of the caramel mixture. Add 1/4 cup of batter on top of the caramel mixture.
• Bake for 23 to 25 minutes until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out with moist crumbs. Cool for 5 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the muffin tin and cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour (center of cupcakes will fall during cooling).
• For the frosting: In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until light and smooth. Beat in the powdered sugar and milk until smooth and creamy. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the peanut butter until swirls of peanut butter form throughout the frosting.
• Place the frosting in a piping bag and top the cupcakes or use a small spatula to frost the cupcakes.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F Line two cupcake pans with paper liners.
• To make the FILLING
• Combine the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter and vanilla extract in a bowl.
• Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined.
• Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls (at least 24) and set aside on a baking sheet.
• To make the CAKE BATTER.
• Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; whisk together and set aside.
• In a liquid measuring cup, stir together the sour cream, milk and vanilla extract.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar, and beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed.
• With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and the sour cream mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
• Mix just until incorporated.
• Spoon a tablespoon or two of batter into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Place a ball of the peanut butter filling in each cupcake well and top with the remaining batter so that all the cups are filled.
• Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Allow to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• To make the FROSTING.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter and peanut butter until smooth.
• Slowly mix in the confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth and well blended.
• Mix in the whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
• Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES FILLED WITH PEANUT BUTTER CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Line muffin pan with baking cups.
• Melt chocolate and butter together.
• stir in vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl combine sugar, unbeaten eggs, flour, baking powder and salt.
• Stir in chocolate mixture.
• Fill muffin cups half full.
• place peanut butter cup in center of each and top with remaining batter.
• Bake 20-25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and milk until smooth.
• Set aside.
• In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
• In another bowl, whisk the eggs, water, oil and vanilla.
• Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. (batter will be thin.).
• Fill paper-lined jumbo muffin cups half full with batter.
• Drop scant tablespoons of peanut butter mixture into center of each.
• Cover with remaining batter.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool 10 minutes.
• Remove from pans to wire racks.
• Cool completely.
• Combine frosting ingredients.
• Frost cupcakes.
• Store in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients. Whisk buttermilk, coffee, oil, eggs and vanilla until blended; add to the dry ingredients until combined. (Batter will be very thin.) Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. , Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, cream peanut butter, butter, confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve piping consistency. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry bag; insert a small round tip. Fill with peanut butter filling. Insert tip into the top center of each cupcake; pipe about 1 tablespoon filling into each., Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Dip the top of each cupcake into ganache; place on wire racks to set., In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, egg whites, salt and cream of tartar over low heat. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, 8-10 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. , Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. If mixture begins to look curdled, place frosting bowl in another bowl filled with hot water for a few seconds. Continue adding butter and beating until smooth. Beat in peanut butter 1-2 minutes or until smooth. , Place frosting in a pastry bag with large star tip; pipe onto each cupcake. If desired, top with chocolate curls. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let stand at room temperature before serving.