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Cream cheese frosting on vanilla cupcake with vanilla cupcake liners.

Peanut Butter Cupcakes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18
Calories 392 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream plus more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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  • In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, sour cream, peanut butter, whole milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
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  • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir just until mixed. Avoid overmixing.
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  • Line your cupcake pan with paper liners. Spoon the batter into the liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
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  • While the cupcakes cool, beat the butter until creamy. Mix in the peanut butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, alternating between them. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Taste frosting and add more cream or powdered sugar to reach your desired taste and consistency.
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  • Once smooth and fluffy, spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Enjoy your cupcakes!
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Nutrition

Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 199mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Peanut Butter Cupcakes
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