Famous Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Famous Chocolate Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces milk chocolate,chopped; 1/4 cup hot water; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 24 miniature peanut butter cups

Servings: persons

4 ounces milk chocolate,chopped
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
24 miniature peanut butter cups

1
In a small bowl, combine chocolate and hot water. Whisk until smooth. Cool slightly.
2
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
3
Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Whisk buttermilk into chocolate mixture. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with chocolate mixture, beating well after each addition. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
5
For frosting, combine the peanut butter, butter and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with peanut butter cups.

5071

kcal

Calories

396

Fat

268

Carbs

169

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces milk chocolate,chopped, 1/4 cup hot water, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Famous Chocolate Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Famous Chocolate Cupcakes

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