Peanut Butter Cupcakes

By Amanda26

If you want to use regular peanut butter, reduce butter b 1 tbsp and sugar by 2 tbsp.

Ingredients

• Chocolate Glaze:
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 3 oz (85 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup whole unsalted peanuts, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in peanut butter.

Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and sa< stir into butter mixture alternately with milk, making 3 additions of dry ingredients and 2 of milk. Spoon into greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until cake tester comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack.

Chocolate Glaze: In saucepan, heat cream until boiling; pour over chocolate and butter in bowl and whisk until smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes. Dip cupcake tops into chocolate mixture; return to rack. Sprinkle with peanuts (if using); let stand until set.