Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 oz. milk chocolate (melted)
  • 8 oz. cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tsp milk
  • 1/2 peanut butter frosting
  • 1/2 cup cocoa (or more to desired taste)
  • Beat until well combined.

Instruction

  • Bring butter and eggs to room temperature
  • In a bowl mix together the flour, baking powder and salt
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • In a large bowl beat butter for about 30 seconds and then add in peanut butter until well combined Add in brown sugar and granulated sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time
  • Beat on medium speed until mixed together well
  • Scraping sides of bowl beat for an additional 2 minutes or until fluffy
  • Add in eggs, beating well after each one
  • Add in vanilla
  • Add in flour and milk alternating, beat on low speed after each addition
  • Put half of batter into another bowl, add in melted chocolate
  • Beat on low until well combined
  • Fill lined muffin cups with half peanut butter batter and half chocolate batter
  • Fill cup about 2/3 full, 1/3 full of each flavor.
  • Use a knife to swirl the batter in each cup
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
  • Cool cupcakes before frosting