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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

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Rich and moist dark chocolate cupcakes topped with silky peanut butter frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Crushed Reese’s Pieces for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined.
  3. Combine wet ingredients in a large bowl until smooth.
  4. Bring batter together by gradually adding dry ingredients to wet mixture.
  5. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 20 to 22 minutes.
  6. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  7. Make the frosting by beating softened butter until creamy, then add other ingredients and beat until fluffy.
  8. Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle crushed Reese’s Pieces on top if desired.

Notes

Store any leftover cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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