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peanut butter cupcakes

A delightful peanut butter cupcake with creamy frosting, perfect for peanut butter lovers.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter
  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • 6 tbsp brown sugar
  • 6 tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cups sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 0.5 cups milk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. Cream together butter, sugars, and peanut butter until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Blend in sour cream and vanilla.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then incorporate egg yolk.
  6. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then add milk and mix until smooth.
  7. Distribute batter evenly into liners and bake for 13-17 minutes. Cool on racks.
  8. Prepare peanut butter frosting by beating butter, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
  9. Add vanilla, salt, and sufficient milk for desired consistency. Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.

Notes

This recipe yields moist, flavorful peanut butter cupcakes topped with a rich frosting.