Chocolate-Peanut Butter Layered Cupcakes

By MichelleF

Pillsbury ~
I would also suggest later warming them in the microwave for about 10 seconds for an even more decadent taste!! These are a little time-consuming due to the layering, but well worth it!!!

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 TB white vinegar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1 pkg (8 oz) regular or light cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup peanut butter chips
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate baking chips

Details

Servings 18
Adapted from pillsbury.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, mix flour, cocoa, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Add oil, water, vinegar and vanilla to flour mixture, stirring just until smooth (do not overmix). In another large bowl, beat egg, cream cheese, peanut butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add powdered sugar; beat until creamy. Spoon 1 level tablespoon chocolate batter into each cup; evenly spread 1 level tablespoon peanut butter filling on top. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with peanut butter chips and chocolate chips. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not over bake). Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack; cool 15 minutes. Serve warm or cool.