Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting

Name: Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (94g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 1/2 cup (41g) Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder*; 1 teaspoon espresso powder or instant espresso*; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, at room temperature*; 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar; 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable or canola oil(or melted coconut oil); 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*; Peanut Butter Frosting:; 5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter; 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar; 1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; optional: crushed Reese’s Pieces for topping

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

45m

This decadent recipe features rich dark chocolate cupcakes topped with a creamy and decadent peanut butter frosting. With the perfect balance of sweet and salty, these cupcakes are sure to satisfy any chocolate and peanut butter lover's cravings. Optional crushed Reese's Pieces add a delightful crunch to this indulgent treat.

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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting

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