Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

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Chocolate peanut butter cupcakes look impressive, thanks to layers of ganache and buttercream on top, but the recipe is easy to make.

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  • peanut butter filled cupcakes
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
  • GANACHE:
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • Chocolate curls, optional

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