Delicious Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe

These peanut butter cupcakes are a delightful treat for any occasion. Made with a moist and fluffy peanut butter batter, filled with a rich peanut butter ganache, and topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting, these cupcakes are sure to satisfy all your peanut butter cravings. The addition of crushed peanuts adds a nice crunch and extra burst of flavor. Whether you're a peanut butter lover or looking to impress guests with a unique dessert, give Lottie's Peanut Butter Cupcakes a try and indulge in a taste that's simply irresistible!

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup crushed peanuts

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, alternating with the milk and sour cream. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cupcakes are cool, use a small knife or a cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake, creating a cavity for the ganache filling.
10. Fill each cupcake with the peanut butter ganache, using a spoon or a piping bag.
11. Prepare the peanut butter frosting by beating together the remaining peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
12. Frost the cupcakes with the peanut butter frosting, either using a spatula or a piping bag.
13. Sprinkle crushed peanuts over the frosted cupcakes for garnish.
14. Serve and enjoy!

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