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Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

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I remember creme-filled cupcakes my mom would buy us as a special treat. They were so good. I would try to locate the spot where they inserted the creme and start eating at the other side of the cupcake, so I would get the most creme at the end. Now I can create similar memories with these delicious, easy to make peanut butter filled cupcakes.

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Cupcakes are great deserts for any occasion or as everyday goodies. Whether you serve them plain, frosted, or exquisitely decorated, cupcakes are always a hit. They are a treat that makes everyone smile. A cupcake is a small and perfect indulgence for those of us who love something sweet and pretty.

Don't you want a cupcake now? I'm going to show you a recipe for Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate cupcakes. So let's indulge ourselves!

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Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes

The Recipe

One bite is all it takes to discover the true nature of filled cupcakes. Whether it is piped through the bottom, spread between layers, or baked right inside, the filling adds the thrill of surprise when eaten. A creamy peanut butter filling is placed between the batter layers and swirled on top to create a marbled effect.

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chop coarsely
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chop coarsely
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract


Peanut Butter Filling

  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Stir together until smooth, use immediately.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line cupcake/muffin pan with paper liners of your choice. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Put butter and chocolates in a heatproof bowl and set over (not in) a pan of simmering water; stir until melted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2. Whisk granulated sugar into cooled chocolate mixture. Add the eggs, whisk until mixture is smooth. Stir in the pure vanilla extract, then add the flour mixture. Stir until well blended.

3. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the chocolate batter into each lined cup. Place 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter filling on top. Put an additional tablespoon of the chocolate batter over the peanut butter filling layer. Swirl 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter filling with the top layer of chocolate batter with a toothpick or wood skewer.

4. Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, about 40 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely before removing cupcakes.

5. Cupcakes can be stored up to 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container, but I doubt they will last that long.

Photo and recipe from Martha Stewart Cupcakes.

Cupcakes Or Muffins?

Which Do You Prefer?

Are Cupcakes Better Than Muffins?

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Yes, Gotta Have My Sweets!!

WaynesWorld says:

Just a smidgeon.

Posted November 13, 2011

fugeecat says:

Cupcakes all the way!

Posted November 13, 2011

christine says:

cuppcakes all the wayy

Posted October 05, 2011

evitaa says:

Cupcake,please.

Posted September 04, 2011

termit_bronx says:

I can't decide, really.. I love cupcakes, because they are really pretty, but muffins are great, too.. I am for both! :)

Posted August 05, 2011

!!!! says:

CUPCAKES! (:

Posted July 29, 2011

pimbels says:

I like cupcakes

Posted June 24, 2011

Tammy says:

Cupcakes!! As for some who think muffins are healthier..it depends on the muffin..I work at a place that sells a delicious blueberry muffin..that had 600 calories and 47 grams of fat in it!!

Posted June 17, 2011

blanckj says:

Anything with frosting is better.

Posted June 10, 2011

Upon-Request says:

If I must choose... it's cupcakes. But muffins are definitely runner-up!

Posted April 27, 2011

melissa says:

cupcakes. I enjoy baking and decorating them for friends and family.

Posted April 17, 2011

TwoDogHouse says:

It depends on how health conscious you are. People watching their weight will always go for the muffin thinking it will be the healthier choice. As for me, I'll always go for the sweet cupcake.

Posted March 15, 2011

esull says:

Its like comparing apples to oranges, both are delicious. But cupcakes will always be eaten before muffins at a party.

Posted March 03, 2011

ellen says:

Hell yeah! :D

Posted January 23, 2011

ohcaroline says:

Of course they are!

Posted January 20, 2011

tagsforkids says:

Although I've had many muffins that are sweet, I eat some that are not. My doctor would disagree, but I gotta go with "sweets"! :)

Posted December 06, 2010

CitiesChick says:

Yep! The frosting is king!

Posted November 30, 2010

JoanneOtt says:

Oops, meant to say rather satify my sweet craving from a cupcake!

Posted October 15, 2010

JoanneOtt says:

I like muffins, but not sweet ones. I'd rather get my sweet craving from a muffin.

Posted October 15, 2010

ShirlW says:

No doubt, cupcakes all the way.

Posted October 06, 2010

kt_glasses says:

Love cupcakes!!

Posted September 17, 2010

kab says:

Cupcakes!!!

Posted September 10, 2010

nDee says:

I'm a cupcake lover!

Posted September 08, 2010

ThomasC says:

Give me cupcakes any day!

Posted September 08, 2010

Treasures-By-Brenda says:

They're not even similar. Cupcakes are a dessert; muffins are for when you are hungry!

Posted August 29, 2010

No Way, Muffins Are The Way To Go!

kiwinana71 says:

I like my muffins

Posted January 24, 2012

MysticTurtle says:

Cupcakes are too fluffy. I like my treats robust!

Posted January 24, 2012

cffutah says:

going with muffins only because you can make a muffin into a desert but also something healthy. Its kinda like having your cake and eating it too.

Posted October 04, 2011

Ben says:

Muffin, for the Muffin button.

Posted June 24, 2011

clouda9 says:

If I had a choice it would be a moist muffin over a cupcake.

Posted April 21, 2011

Jewelsofawe says:

Depends what you prefer I suppose. I prefer muffins sometimes, cupcakes sometimes when I used to eat sugar.

Posted March 12, 2011

gtalan says:

"You know, a muffin can be very filling." - Jerry Seinfeld, Episode 44 "The Ticket"

Posted February 14, 2011

skiesgreen says:

Prefer muffins as they are easier to make.

Posted January 29, 2011

ajgodinho says:

I love muffins, but peanut butter-filled chocolate cupcakes are hard to resist! :)

Posted January 16, 2011

CCGAL says:

As much as I adore cupcakes, I eat more muffins because I can add fiber and reduce the caloric and carbohydrate impact. I pretend they are cupcakes, LOL.

Posted December 27, 2010

Margo_Arrowsmith says:

I thought muffins were sweets!

Posted November 26, 2010

MamasCritics says:

Cupcakes are the best to decorate, but muffins pack the flavor!
Love them both!

Posted November 12, 2010

Tipi says:

I like my muffins guys, but a peanut butter filled cupcake sounds pretty temping right now.

Posted September 12, 2010

clouda9 says:

I am not a huge fan of cake...give me a dense muffin filled with fresh fruit :)

Posted August 19, 2010

Pukeko says:

Love my sweets, but I bake muffins all the time - sometimes sweet muffins :)

Posted June 21, 2010

Mickie_G says:

Love muffins of all kinds! Muffins from Whole Foods are as good as cupcakes--especially the Pumpkin/Cheesecake ones.

Posted June 18, 2010

CreativeArtist says:

If they would be the peanut butter and chocolate ones, I'd say they look good enough without the icing. Would it then be a muffin?

Posted April 27, 2010

LaraineRose says:

Hmmm, what do I do when I can't decide. I like them both! I'll have one of each. Grin** I'll say Muffins to balance the sides.

Posted April 24, 2010

jptanabe says:

I have to admit I'm not a cupcake person, too sweet for me, so I prefer muffins. But these cupcakes look so delicious I'm feeling a growing tendency to switch sides!

Posted April 21, 2010

 
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