Reese's peanut butter cup cupcakes Recipes
Soft chocolate cupcakes with a hidden Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup and topped with creamy peanut butter frosting. These delightful cupcakes are easy to make and perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cupcakes
- 1 box chocolate cake mix – any standard chocolate cake mix works great.
- 3 large eggs – adds richness and structure to the cupcakes.
- 1 cup milk – provides moisture and flavor.
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil – gives a tender texture.
- 2 heaping tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt – boosts moistness and adds a subtle tang.
- 20 mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups plus extra for garnish – the centerpiece of these cupcakes!
For the Peanut Butter Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature – the base of a creamy frosting.
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter – the star ingredient providing that signature flavor.
- 2 cups powdered sugar – sweetens and adds structure.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – enhances flavor.
- 2-3 tablespoons milk – adjust to reach the desired consistency.
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Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two standard cupcake pans with paper liners (this will make about 24 cupcakes).
Step 2: Mix the Batter
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, milk, eggs, oil, and Greek yogurt.
- Stir until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency, ensuring there are no lumps.
Step 3: Fill and Add Reese’s
- Spoon the batter into each cupcake liner, filling it halfway.
- Place a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in the center of each liner. It will sink as the cupcakes bake, creating a hidden surprise.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake the cupcakes for 16-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion (avoid the Reese’s) comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes in the pans before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 5: Make the Peanut Butter Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Slowly incorporate the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting achieves a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Step 6: Frost and Decorate
- After the cupcakes have fully cooled, pipe or spread the peanut butter frosting on top of each cupcake.
- Top with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for an ext
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Notes
- Use Room-Temperature Ingredients: This helps your batter mix more evenly, resulting in a better texture for both cupcakes and frosting.
- Hide the Reese’s Cup: For a surprise filling, you can cover the Reese’s with a small spoonful of batter after placing it in the liner.
- Chill the Frosting: For firmer frosting that’s easier to pipe, let it chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before applying it to the cupcakes.
- Freeze Unfrosted Cupcakes: If you’re making these in advance, freeze the unfrosted cupcakes in a single layer in an airtight container, then frost them just before serving.