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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

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These dark chocolate cupcakes paired with creamy peanut butter frosting create a delightful balance of intense cocoa flavor and nutty sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Crushed Reese’s Pieces for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk in a large bowl until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined, then pour in the hot coffee or water.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
  6. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. Beat the softened butter until creamy for the frosting.
  9. Add peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, then beat until fluffy.
  10. Frost the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle crushed Reese’s Pieces on top if desired.
  11. Store any leftover cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

For deeper chocolate flavor, use hot coffee instead of water. Ensure cupcakes are cooled completely before frosting to avoid melting.

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Keywords: cupcakes, chocolate, dessert, peanut butter, baking

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