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Reese's peanut butter cup cupcakes Recipes

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

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Indulge in the delightful decadence of these Reese’s peanut butter cup cupcakes, a perfect blend of rich chocolate cake and creamy peanut butter frosting. Bursting with flavor, each cupcake features a hidden mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup for an added surprise. These treats are not just ideal for birthdays and special occasions; they’re also great for everyday enjoyment. Simple to prepare and customizable to your taste, these cupcakes will surely impress friends and family alike.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 heaping tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 20 mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup room temperature butter
  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 23 tablespoons milk (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and Greek yogurt. Use an electric mixer until well blended.
  3. Fill each cupcake liner with a small amount of batter, then place one mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in the center before covering it with more batter.
  4. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely.
  5. For the frosting, beat together room temperature butter, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
  6. Frost cooled cupcakes generously and top with additional mini Reese’s Cups if desired.
  • Author: Diary
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg