{"id":5621,"date":"2017-02-13T06:00:12","date_gmt":"2017-02-13T12:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livewellbakeoften.com\/?p=5621"},"modified":"2021-03-18T10:07:31","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T15:07:31","slug":"chocolate-cupcakes-peanut-butter-frosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/chocolate-cupcakes-peanut-butter-frosting\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Moist chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting,&nbsp;chocolate&nbsp;ganache, and peanut butter cups. These cupcakes are the ultimate&nbsp;chocolate and peanut butter dessert!<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5623 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-2.jpg?resize=1360%2C2040&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Close up of chocolate peanut butter cupcakes on a white cake stand. \" width=\"1360\" height=\"2040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-2.jpg?w=1360&amp;ssl=1 1360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-2.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-2.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-2.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nIf you follow me on Instagram you may remember seeing a sneak peek of these cupcakes a few weeks ago. &nbsp;I know a lot of you love chocolate and peanut butter, so I&#8217;ve been wanting to create a chocolate peanut butter cupcake&nbsp;for a while now. And these cupcakes deliver! These are literally like a Reese&#8217;s peanut butter cup in cupcake form.<\/p>\n<p>I originally planned to stuff these cupcakes with a peanut butter cup in the middle. But, since the cupcake batter is so thin they sunk straight to the bottom and stuck to the liners. It was not pretty. So I decided to just top them with the peanut butter cups and I think they actually look better that way.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5627 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1.jpg?resize=1360%2C2040&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting on a white cake stand. \" width=\"1360\" height=\"2040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1.jpg?w=1360&amp;ssl=1 1360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>This recipe for chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting requires a few ingredients you may not keep on hand, but everything is easy to find at the grocery store. Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need for this recipe:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour:&nbsp;<\/strong>Spoon and level the flour when measuring it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cocoa powder:&nbsp;<\/strong>I recommend using unsweetened natural cocoa powder.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking powder and baking soda:&nbsp;<\/strong>Gives the cupcakes a little lift.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt:&nbsp;<\/strong>Balances out the chocolate flavor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar:&nbsp;<\/strong>I used a blend of brown and granulated sugars to add sweetness and flavor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oil:&nbsp;<\/strong>Keeps the cupcakes moist. Use vegetable or canola oil.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buttermilk:&nbsp;<\/strong>If you don&#8217;t have buttermilk on hand, you can try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-make-buttermilk\/\">making your own<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg:&nbsp;<\/strong>To help bind everything together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla extract:&nbsp;<\/strong>Use pure vanilla extract, if possible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water:&nbsp;<\/strong>Should be boiling hot.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instant espresso powder:&nbsp;<\/strong>Doesn&#8217;t make the chocolate cupcakes taste like coffee, it simply enhances the flavor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:&nbsp;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I recommend using unsalted butter since the amount of salt in salted butters can vary between different brands.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Peanut butter:&nbsp;<\/strong>Use creamy peanut butter from a brand like Jif or Skippy. Natural peanut butter doesn&#8217;t work as well in the frosting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powdered sugar:&nbsp;<\/strong>This sweetens and thickens the frosting.&nbsp;You may need to sift the powdered sugar if it seems lumpy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heavy whipping cream:&nbsp;<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should be at least 36% fat. Helps thin out the homemade peanut butter icing while still keeping it creamy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-4.jpg?resize=1360%2C2040&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Three Reese's cupcakes on a white plate. A cake stand of cupcakes rests in the background. \" width=\"1360\" height=\"2040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-4.jpg?w=1360&amp;ssl=1 1360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-4.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-4.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-4.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-4.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll start out with my favorite <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/chocolate-cupcakes-recipe\/\">chocolate cupcake recipe<\/a>. I&#8217;ve been using this cupcake recipe for a while now and&nbsp;it never fails. The cupcakes always turn out super chocolatey, soft, and they stay moist for days. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also be topping these cupcakes with an easy peanut butter frosting. Remember my post about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-make-buttercream-frosting\/\">how to make buttercream frosting<\/a>? &nbsp;The recipe for this frosting is pretty similar, with the addition of some peanut butter and a little less powdered sugar. I found that 2 cups of powdered sugar was just enough to create a nice thick frosting that piped well and wasn&#8217;t too sweet.<\/p>\n<p>And&nbsp;the ganache? Is it not just so gorgeous dripping down the frosting on these Reese&#8217;s cupcakes? I did a post last week about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-make-chocolate-ganache\/\">how to make ganache<\/a> and it&#8217;s extremely easy. All you need is a little chocolate, heavy cream, a microwave, and 5 minutes. You do want to let the ganache cool some before you spoon it over the frosting, so it doesn&#8217;t melt it.<\/p>\n<p>Then, you&#8217;ll cut some miniature peanut butter cups in half and stick them on the cupcakes. You can leave the peanut butter cups off if you want or just buy a small bag to use. I really love the extra little treat on top of the cupcakes. It&#8217;s like a dessert on top of a dessert!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5624 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-3.jpg?resize=1360%2C2040&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Close up of three chocolate peanut butter cupcakes on a white plate. \" width=\"1360\" height=\"2040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-3.jpg?w=1360&amp;ssl=1 1360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-3.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-3.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-3.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Chocolate-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-1-3.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Can I Freeze These Cupcakes?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>You can freeze the frosting and cupcakes separately in a freezer bag, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature before frosting. Or you can frost the cupcakes, freeze them on a baking sheet first, then store them in a freezer bag.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I Use This Recipe to Make a Layer Cake?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you could double the cupcake recipe and bake it in two 9-inch cake pans or three 8-inch cake pans. The frosting will either need to be doubled or multiplied by 1.5 \u2014 it depends on how much frosting you like!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"baking-tips\">\n<h2>Baking Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If you want to use a box mix for these cupcakes, you can do that as well, but don&#8217;t let homemade cupcakes intimidate you! I promise they&#8217;re easy to make and you can mix everything up in one bowl.<\/li>\n<li>The recipe will make 16 cupcakes, so if you have 12-count muffin pans you&#8217;ll need to bake them in separate batches. I actually bought a 24-count muffin&nbsp;pan a while back and I LOVE it. A lot of cupcake recipes make more than 12 cupcakes, so it&#8217;s great to be able to bake them all at once. If you don&#8217;t have one and love to bake, a 24-count cupcake pan is a great investment. Trust me!<\/li>\n<li>If making this recipe ahead of time, I recommend storing the cupcakes in the fridge and bringing them to room temperature before serving.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>More Chocolate Peanut Butter Desserts!&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/peanut-butter-cup-cookie-cake\/\">Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/no-bake-peanut-butter-pretzel-bars\/\">No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/soft-chewy-monster-cookies\/\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Soft &amp; Chewy Monster Cookies&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4224,&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;}\">Soft &amp; Chewy Monster Cookies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/no-bake-peanut-butter-pie\/\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4224,&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;}\">No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/soft-peanut-butter-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4224,&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;}\">Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-blondies\/\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:4224,&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;}\">Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div 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stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" points=\"12,2.6 15,9 21.4,9 16.7,13.9 18.6,21.4 12,17.6 5.4,21.4 7.3,13.9 2.6,9 9,9 \" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from <span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">17<\/span> ratings<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1.5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #3e4146;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1.5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #3e4146;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1.5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #3e4146;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">18<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1.5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #3e4146;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">3<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\">Moist chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting, chocolate ganache, and peanut butter cups. These cupcakes are the ultimate chocolate and peanut butter dessert!<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-buttons\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wprm_print\/chocolate-cupcakes-with-peanut-butter-frosting\" style=\"color: #3e4146;background-color: #f3a8a1;border-color: #f3a8a1;border-radius: 0px;padding: 8px 15px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"16831\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a>\n<a 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wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-16831 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"16831\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">16<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">cupcakes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-16831-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"16831\" data-servings=\"16\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the chocolate cupcakes:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;(125 grams) all-purpose flour&#032;(spooned &amp; leveled)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(125 grams) all-purpose flour<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-measure-flour\/\" target=\"_blank\">(spooned &amp; leveled)<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bc&#032;cup&#032;plus 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">plus 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00be&#032;teaspoon&#032;baking powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;teaspoon&#032;baking soda\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;cup&#032;(100 grams) brown sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(100 grams) brown sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;cup&#032;(100 grams) granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(100 grams) granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u2153&#032;cup&#032;(80 ml) oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(80 ml) oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;cup&#032;(120 ml) buttermilk\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(120 ml) buttermilk<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;large egg\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large egg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;cup&#032;(120 ml) boiling water\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(120 ml) boiling water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;instant espresso powder&#032;(optional)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">instant espresso powder<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(optional)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the peanut butter frosting:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;(115 grams) unsalted butter&#032;, softened\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(115 grams) unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">, softened<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;(250 grams) creamy peanut butter\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(250 grams) creamy peanut butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cups&#032;(240 grams) powdered sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(240 grams) powdered sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;tablespoons&#032;(45 ml) heavy whipping cream\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(45 ml) heavy whipping cream<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Optional toppings:<\/h4><ul 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wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">miniature peanut butter cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">, unwrapped and cut in half<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep wprm-toggle-switch-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1920064617\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1920064617\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\" \/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-16831-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"16831\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #3e4146\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To make the chocolate cupcakes:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16831-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C). Line two 12-count muffin pans with 16 cupcake liners and set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16831-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined. Add in the oil, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract and mix until just combined.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16831-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Add the instant espresso powder to the \u00bd cup boiling water and mix until fully dissolved. Add to the mixing bowl and mix until everything is just combined. The batter will be thin, this is okay.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16831-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Evenly distribute the batter between all 16 cupcake liners, making sure to just fill each one a little over halfway full. Bake at 350\u00b0F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16831-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Remove from the oven, carefully remove the cupcakes from the pan, and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To make the peanut butter frosting:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16831-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Add in the peanut butter and continue mixing until well combined with the butter.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16831-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Add in the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract and mix on medium-high speed for about 1 more minute until the mixture is thick and creamy. Pipe on the cooled cupcakes, top each one with chocolate ganache, and half of a miniature peanut butter cup.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #3e4146\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage Instructions:\u00a0<\/strong>Cupcakes may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Freezing instructions:\u00a0<\/strong>You can freeze the frosting and cupcakes separately in a freezer bag, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature before frosting. Or you can frost the cupcakes, freeze them on a baking sheet first, then store them in a freezer bag.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Peanut Butter:\u00a0<\/strong>Make sure to use a creamy peanut butter like Jif or Skippy for the frosting. 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