Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes
Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes are a delightful dessert that perfectly blends the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the light, fluffy texture of classic cupcakes. Each bite reveals a gooey, creamy center that adds a surprising twist to your sweet treat. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these easy-to-make cupcakes will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the milk until fully combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and add a dollop of peanut butter before covering with more batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg