Description
Decadent brownie cupcakes stuffed with peanut butter cups and topped with rich, creamy peanut butter buttercream. A chocolate and peanut butter lover’s dream dessert perfect for parties or special treats.
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 12 peanut butter cups
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra peanut butter cups, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to the instructions on the box.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with brownie batter, then place a peanut butter cup in the center of each.
- Top with additional brownie batter, ensuring the peanut butter cups are fully covered.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the edge comes out clean, avoiding the center where the peanut butter cup is located.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- To prepare the buttercream, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with chopped peanut butter cups before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- You can use mini peanut butter cups for a more evenly distributed filling.
- Add a pinch of salt to the buttercream for a sweet and salty flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
