Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes are a rich, indulgent treat that combines the best of chocolate and peanut butter in a soft, gooey cupcake. Here’s a simple recipe to make these decadent cupcakes:
Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky, your choice)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (if needed to loosen the mixture)
For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Prepare the Cupcake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and whole milk together until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
3. Fill the Cupcake Liners:
- Fill each cupcake liner about 1/3 full with the cupcake batter.
4. Make the Peanut Butter Filling:
- In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk (if needed) until smooth and creamy.
- Drop a small spoonful of the peanut butter filling into the center of each cupcake batter. Gently press down a little to ensure the filling is nestled in the middle.
5. Add More Batter:
- Top the peanut butter filling with more cupcake batter, filling the liner about 2/3 full.
6. Bake the Cupcakes:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean (except for a little bit of gooey peanut butter filling).
7. Make the Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- While the cupcakes are baking, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
8. Cool and Frost:
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, spoon the chocolate ganache over the top of each cupcake, spreading it evenly. You can let the ganache drizzle down the sides for a more decadent look!
9. Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the ganache is set, your Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes are ready to serve. Enjoy the gooey, chocolatey, peanut butter-filled goodness!
Tips:
- For Extra Gooeyness: If you want your cupcakes to be even more gooey, add a bit more peanut butter filling or a little extra chocolate ganache.
- Peanut Butter Lovers: If you love peanut butter, try swirling extra peanut butter into the batter for even more peanut butter flavor.
These Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes are a perfect combination of soft chocolate, creamy peanut butter filling, and smooth chocolate ganache. They’re sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! Enjoy! 🧁🍫🥜
