Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

These rich peanut butter cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and bursting with nutty flavor, topped with creamy milk chocolate frosting. Perfect for peanut butter lovers and special occasions, they offer a delightful combination of sweetness and savory richness that appeals to all ages and tastes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 stick soft butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2/3 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
  2. Beat together peanut butter, butter, and brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Add egg and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
  4. Add flour mixture and milk alternately, beginning and ending with flour, until just combined.
  5. Divide batter among lined muffin cups, about 2/3 full each.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Let cool before frosting with Milk Chocolate Icing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

832 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.4g 25% DV
Total Fat 38.1g 49% DV
Carbs 101.3g 37% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 41.3g 83% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2944.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 467.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1664.5mg 100% DV
Iron 6.6mg 37% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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