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Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes

Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes
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These Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes are moist, fluffy vanilla cupcakes with a creamy and luscious peanut butter filling. Perfect for celebrations, treats, and any occasion, they combine simple pantry ingredients to create an indulgent dessert that delights both kids and adults.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2–3 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for sweetness adjustment)

Optional Frosting and Garnishes

  • Vanilla buttercream or peanut butter frosting
  • Chopped peanuts
  • Melted chocolate for drizzle

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined to ensure even rising.
  2. Cream the Butter and Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate air and create a fluffy base.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and milk into the butter and egg mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently to avoid overworking the batter, which keeps the cupcakes light and tender.
  4. Bake the Cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: While the cupcakes cool, mix the creamy peanut butter with powdered sugar (if desired) until smooth and fluffy to create a sweet, creamy filling.
  6. Fill the Cupcakes: Using a small knife or cupcake corer, carefully remove the center of each cooled cupcake. Fill the hollowed centers with the peanut butter mixture, then replace the tops or proceed to frost as preferred.
  7. Optional Frosting and Garnish: For an extra indulgent touch, frost the cupcakes with vanilla buttercream or peanut butter frosting. Garnish with chopped peanuts or a drizzle of melted chocolate to enhance both appearance and flavor.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and butter for easier blending and better texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender and airy cupcake.
  • A cupcake corer helps create perfectly sized centers for filling.
  • If the peanut butter filling is too soft for piping, chill it slightly before filling.
  • Every oven bakes differently, so test with one cupcake first if unsure about timing.

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