Peanut Butter Cupcakes

A friend shared these on her page and it looks perfect for upcoming birthdays.

Between February and June we have A LOT of birthdays, but March is the busiest with 5 (including the beautiful friend who shared the recipe)!  We also have a baby due in the family in March, so excited to meet her!

So this recipe is copyrighted. The credits are at the bottom. This recipe comes with a boxed cake version as well as a from scratch which I love. So make sure you check out the author of this mouth watering recipe, Your Cup Of Cake!

CHOCOLATE CAKE:

Box Version

1 box devil’s food cake mix
3 eggs, 1/2 C. melted butter
2/3 C. sour cream
1/2 C. milk
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes

From Scratch

1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1 C. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs, at room temp
1 C. sugar
1 C. brown sugar, packed
2/3 cup oil
1 C. buttermilk or milk
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:
1/2 C. butter, softened
1/2 C. creamy peanut butter
3 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 Tbsp. milk
3-4 C. powered sugar
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners, I used orange to really bring out the Reese's Pieces theme!
2. In a medium bowl, combine cocoa flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil, buttermilk and vanilla extract.
4. Pour half the dry ingredients into the wet and stir. Then add the rest of the dry ingredients and stir again. Don't over mix.
5. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-22 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean. Let cool.
6. Peanut Butter Frosting: Beat butter and peanut butter until smooth. Add vanilla extract, milk and 2 cups powdered sugar. Continue to add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. If it becomes too thick, like a cookie dough, add more milk!
7. Frost cooled cupcakes and top with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! You can use the regular sized or the minis!
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