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Ultimate Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcakes

July 16, 2012 by Stephanie Brubaker 41 Comments

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Ultimate Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcakes #cupcakes #peanutbutter #chocolate
I have not been sharing many cupcake recipes with you. Shame on me.
I hope these will keep you from holding that against me.
I made these last week and they were gone in a few days. We (read:2 people) didn’t share them either. So, yeah, they were good. I mean, they’re peanut butter and chocolate cupcakes so what do you expect?

Ultimate Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcakes #cupcakes #peanutbutter #chocolate
The above picture was how I intended these cupcakes to be: Rich, moist, fluffy chocolate cake topped with creamy dreamy peanut butter frosting, garnished with a peanut butter cup. But they look a little naked, yes?
Ultimate Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcakes #cupcakes #peanutbutter #chocolate
Turns out they were asking for a drizzle of chocolate. Just to put them over the top.
You can’t get a better flavor combination than chocolate and peanut butter and you wont find an easier recipe. These are completely from scratch but they are so easy you have no excuse to use a mix.  I mean all you do is dump everything in the bowl at once and mix. Easy peasy. And it’s the best chocolate cake I’ve ever had. And I have made A LOT.
Do it, do it!
Ultimate Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcakes #cupcakes #peanutbutter #chocolate

Ultimate Peanut Putter and Chocolate Cupcakes
by: Back For Seconds
Ingredients
   For the Cupcakes
  • 1 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup soft butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 3 oz melted unsweetened baking chocolate
   For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup soft butter
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 Tbs milk
Preheat oven to 350*
Mix all cake ingredients in a mixer on low for 30 seconds. mix on high for 3 minutes. Pour batter into prepared muffin tins 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 13-15 min or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
Beat butter and peanut butter until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and beat well. Add milk 1 Tbs at a time until desired consistency. Spread or pipe onto cooled cupcakes. If desired garnish with peanut butter cups and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Can’t get enough chocolate and peanut butter? Check out some of my other recipes:
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Comments

  1. Kaylee says

    July 29, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    I am a sucker for all things peanut butter and chocolate! These really do look like the “ultimate”.

    Thanks so much for linking up at Mealtime Monday! Can’t wait to see what you link up tonight!

    Kaylee
    http://www.couponingncooking.com

    Reply
  2. Charlene@APinchofJoy says

    July 29, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Congratulations!! You are featured this week on Busy Monday at A Pinch of Joy! Stop by and grab a Featured Button from the Button Box on the sidebar this afternoon. Pinned. Can’t wait to see what else you’ve been working on!

    Reply
  3. Brandi says

    July 29, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Your cupcakes look great! I bet they were really good too!

    Reply
  4. Cheerios and Lattes says

    July 27, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    These look delicious! Thank you for sharing on Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you’ll join us again this week with some more great ideas!
    -Mackenzie
    http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com

    Reply
  5. Kristy @ Cup of Jo says

    July 26, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    MMMMM…..drool! That says it all!!
    Visiting from the blog hop! Already a follower!!
    Kristy @ Cup of Jo

    Reply
  6. Alyssa says

    July 25, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    These cupcakes look delicious!! I really like the Reese’s on top. Thanks for sharing at Showcase Your Talent Thursday!

    Reply
  7. Our Delightful Home says

    July 24, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    This looks divine!

    PS: Thank you for linking up to Show Me What You Got Tuesday’s @ ODH via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/07/live-show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-24.html

    Mrs. Delightful
    http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    Reply
  8. Claiming Our Space says

    July 24, 2012 at 2:32 am

    Yum yum and more yum! These look amazing! From scratch is always best. Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday! Hope to see you tomorrow.

    Reply
  9. Julie says

    July 24, 2012 at 12:51 am

    Yum. I really do like these cupcakes and I am so glad that you linked them up to Marvelous Mondays! Have a great evening!

    Julie

    Reply
  10. Jana@Transformations From the Heart says

    July 23, 2012 at 2:43 am

    Oh, these look so yummy! Love chocolate and peanut butter. You can’t go wrong with the two ingredients mixed together.

    Reply
  11. The Tablescaper says

    July 22, 2012 at 2:40 am

    Oh..we LOVE peanut butter! Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    – The Tablescaper

    Reply
  12. Maria says

    July 21, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    These look delicious (and beautiful!) – especially that frosting!!!!! YUM!!!

    Reply
  13. Julie says

    July 21, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    These looks so so good. yum yum. I’d love for you to link up to my Marvelous Mondays party. It opens up tomorrow evening! Also, I am your newest follower via GFC. My mouth is watering just looking at your tasty treats on your blog.

    Have a great weekend!

    Julie
    http://www.jamscorner.com

    Reply
  14. mary_smith says

    July 20, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Yum! These look amazing! Can you share these with us at Sweet Saturday?
    http://maryshealthymeals.blogspot.com/2012/07/no-bake-6-and-party.html

    Reply
  15. city says

    July 20, 2012 at 2:35 am

    nice posting. thanks for sharing

    Reply
  16. Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com says

    July 20, 2012 at 12:02 am

    Love this! Would love for you to share this at our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday link party…just posted it!
    http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/07/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_19.html

    Reply
  17. Joan@chocolateandmore says

    July 19, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    Yes please, peanut Butter and chocolate, nothing in this world better! And of course they wanted the little drizzle on top. What was the quote from Steele Magnolias? “The only difference between us and animals is the ability to accessorize.”
    Drizzle is definitely a necessary accessory! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  18. Michelle says

    July 19, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    My secret sweet treat is PB and Nutella *blush* these look divine! Pinned to try later 😀

    Would love to invite you to my weekly link party over at The Purple Pumpkin Blog 🙂 Hope to see you there!

    Reply
  19. Nicole {WonkyWonderful} says

    July 19, 2012 at 7:42 am

    I could eat twelve of these cupcakes! Looks so Yummy! Visiting from Creative Spark linkup 🙂

    Reply
  20. Erika Marsh says

    July 19, 2012 at 5:27 am

    YUM! these look super good! and peanut butter and chocolate?! what’s not to love! Please come share this at our link party – “Home is Where the Heart is” http://www.homesteadsimple.com/home-is-where-the-heart-is-link-it-up-wednesdays-2/ Please feel free to link any other posts you’d like to share!

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  21. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    July 19, 2012 at 4:44 am

    Chocolate and peanut butter are a duo make for each other!And your extra touches make this look even more yummy!
    Thanks for sharing this wonderful sweet treat with us at TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS!

    Reply
  22. Marcie says

    July 19, 2012 at 1:34 am

    These look so yummy! Two of my favorite things. Chocolate and peanut butter! I am now following you on GFC. I would love for you to visit, follow back and maybe even link up on my Monday linky party.
    http://www.igottatrythat.com/p/blog-hop-linky-colde.html
    Thanks
    Marcie @ http://www.IGottaTryThat.com

    Reply
  23. Averie (Love Veggies and Yoga) says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    girl wow – you outdid yourself! they look sooooo good!

    Reply
  24. Angi says

    July 18, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Oh…I think I would need to eat like a dozen of these! YUM-O!

    I am your newest follower! So glad I found you 🙂

    Reply
  25. Kelly Rowe says

    July 18, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Oh my goodness — YUMM! I love PB and Chocolate 🙂 I’d love for you to come and link up at my part-ay tonight. Hope to see you there!

    Reply
  26. Jessi says

    July 18, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Oh my goodness those look so unbelievably delicious!!!!!

    Reply
  27. Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says

    July 18, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    Naked or not, I’d eat them! Yummy!!!

    Reply
  28. Heather Kinnaird says

    July 17, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    holy yumminess!

    Reply
  29. Kristina says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    These look amazing!! Following from gfc blog hop! xoxo

    Reply
  30. FrugalFoodieMama says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    Always looking for more cupcake recipes! I just entered my 1st cup cake bake-off over the weekend & placed 3rd. 🙂 I will be posting my “award-winning” recipe tomorrow. Found you & am now following through the GFC Blog Hop.

    Reply
  31. Eschelle says

    July 17, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    wow my hubby is gonna be soo happy I found you!! New follower via the Tuesday Hop!!

    Reply
  32. Penny says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    Just what the doc ordered going to make these today for my husband…..

    Reply
  33. Penny says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    Just what the doc ordered going to make these today for my husband…..

    Reply
  34. SallysBakingAddiction says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    Loving that chocolate drizzle on top! It definitively provides that finishing touch you were going for, my dear! 🙂

    Reply
  35. Nicholl Vincent says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    I’m a terrible baker, but i could potentially try these 🙂

    come say hi at nichollvincent.blogspot.com

    have a lovely day!

    Reply
  36. Hayley says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    PB and chocolate definitely rule the world. You’re so right–and so right to cover those nekkid babies up with some chocolate sawssss. That frosting needs my face buried in it, I’m sure of it!

    Reply
  37. Sophie says

    July 17, 2012 at 9:56 am

    YUM! Those look SO good!

    Reply
  38. Nicola says

    July 17, 2012 at 9:51 am

    I’ve been meaning to try chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting for ages, but I’ve never gotten round to it. Pinning and so trying your recipe! The chocolate drizzle definitely finishes them off perfectly.

    Reply
  39. Carole says

    July 17, 2012 at 5:13 am

    Fantastic looking cupcakes

    I found you via the Tuesday Talent Show from Chef in Training
    I have linked up another attempt at meatballs. Have a good week.

    Reply
  40. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says

    July 17, 2012 at 4:05 am

    Eeek! These look so decadent and PERFECT with the chocolate drizzle!

    Reply
  41. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:23 am

    Yes. You cannot leave it naked. (Funny, the post I just wrote for tomorrow night talked about nekkidness and the need for dessert hats (i.e. chocolate sauce). LOVE these cupcakes, I mean how could I not? PB&C could rule the world.

    Reply

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