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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

Reese's peanut butter cup cupcakes Recipes
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Reese’s peanut butter cup cupcakes, featuring a soft chocolate cake with a hidden surprise—a mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup at its core. Topped with rich and creamy peanut butter frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, be it a birthday celebration or a casual family gathering. Their unique flavor profile combines the richness of chocolate and the irresistible taste of peanut butter, making each bite a true treat. With easy-to-follow instructions and minimal ingredients, you’ll have a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress everyone from kids to adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 20 mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (plus extras for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup room temperature butter
  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, milk, oil, and Greek yogurt. Mix well using an electric mixer until smooth.
  3. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, place one mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in the center, then top with more batter until full.
  4. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the tin before transferring to wire racks.
  6. Beat together room temperature butter and creamy peanut butter in another bowl until well combined.
  7. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract while mixing, adjusting with milk until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Once cupcakes are completely cooled, frost generously and garnish with additional mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups if desired.

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