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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

Indulge in these Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with creamy peanut butter frosting! A heavenly treat for any occasion!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 4 pieces
  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
  • ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Directions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Step 2: Melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stir until smooth, then cool slightly.
  3. Step 3: Whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Step 4: In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Add melted chocolate and vanilla, mixing well.
  5. Step 5: Stir in the sour cream until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until no flour streaks remain.
  7. Step 7: Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Step 9: Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  10. Step 10: Make the frosting by beating peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Add heavy cream until fluffy.
  11. Step 11: Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with peanut butter frosting.
  12. Step 12: Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
  • Don’t overmix your batter; it should be just combined.
  • Add chocolate chips for extra chocolatey goodness!