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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Reese's Peanut Butter Cupcakes
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cupcakes combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in a moist, tender cupcake with a mini Reese’s peanut butter cup hidden inside and topped with luscious peanut butter frosting. Perfect for parties or everyday indulgence, they offer a sweet, irresistible fusion of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting & Garnish

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting)
  • 1 ½ to 2 cups powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • Mini Reese’s peanut butter cups (about 12 for filling and an additional 12 for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Kitchen and Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and gather all ingredients measured out for smooth preparation.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution and remove lumps.
  3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the unsalted butter, peanut butter, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, creating the perfect base for your cupcakes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, making sure everything is fully combined for smooth batter consistency.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, folding gently to preserve airiness.
  6. Fill Cupcake Liners and Add Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Fill liners halfway, place a mini Reese’s peanut butter cup in the center of each, then cover with remaining batter ensuring the candy is fully encased.
  7. Bake Until Perfect: Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean, then allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  8. Prepare Peanut Butter Frosting: Whip together softened butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt until creamy and light for an irresistibly smooth topping.
  9. Frost and Garnish: Pipe or spread frosting generously over each cupcake and top with an additional mini Reese’s peanut butter cup for that classic finishing touch.

Notes

  • Use butter, eggs, and buttermilk at room temperature for smooth batter without lumps.
  • Stir just until combined to keep cupcakes tender and fluffy; do not overmix.
  • Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature.
  • Natural, creamy peanut butter works best for rich flavor and perfect frosting texture. Adjust powdered sugar if using natural peanut butter.
  • Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
  • Customize your frosting piping tips to add a personal touch.

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