Peanutty Cupcakes and Frosting Recipe

Name: Peanutty Cupcakes and Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup creamy peanut butter; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 ¼ cups sugar; 2 eggs; ¾ cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup creamy peanut butter; ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; ⅓ cup milk; ⅓ cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Servings: persons

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ¼ cups sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Line two standard cupcake pans with foil or paper liners.
3
In medium bowl whisk flour baking powder and salt.
4
Set aside.
5
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together peanut butter and butter until smooth.
6
Add sugar gradually; beat until thoroughly combined and mixture is light tan in color; about three minutes.
7
Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
8
Add the flour mixture alternating with the milk.
9
Stir in vanilla extract.
10
Divide batter evenly among prepared cups, about a heaping 1/4 cup each.
11
Bake at 350 for 25-27 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
12
Let cool completely on wire racks.
13
In a medium bowl beat peanut butter and butter until smooth.
14
Add half of confectioners' sugar, alternating with the milk.
15
Beat until smooth and spread over cupcakes.
16
Garnish with chopped peanuts.

1849

kcal

Calories

Fat

250

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup creamy peanut butter, and more.

Yes, Peanutty Cupcakes and Frosting 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.

Peanutty Cupcakes and Frosting

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