This vegan chocolate peanut butter filled cupcakes recipe is made from scratch with simple ingredients already available in your kitchen.
These soft, tender, and scrumptious vegan chocolate peanut butter cupcakes are prepared with peanut butter in the mixture and are crowned with creamy peanut butter frosting with powdered sugar.
They are delicious and a perfect treat for peanut butter and cupcakes lovers. The double dose of peanut butter makes them irresistible.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup peanuts, finely chopped or crushed
Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting
- 3 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For garnish (optional): chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 177°C (350°F).
- Take muffin pans and line them with cupcake liners and set aside.
Cupcakes
- In a medium bowl,mix the flour, salt, and baking soda and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, peanut butter, oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, and brown sugar. Mix the dry ingredients, peanuts, and milk in wet ingredients and beat them until combined completely. The batter will be a little thick.
- Spoon the batter into the liners. Place in preheated oven and bake for 21-23 minutes or more if needed. Before frosting, allow the peanut butter vegan cupcakes to cool completely.
Frosting
- With a handheld, beat the butter for 2 minutes until creamy on medium speed. Add confectioners’ sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Beat for 30 seconds on low speed then add vanilla extract, salt, and peanut butter. Beat for 2 minutes on medium-high speed until combined. Add extra peanut butter or salt if needed and frost the cooled peanut butter filled chocolate cupcakes. Garnish with peanuts if desired.
- Cover and store the remaining chocolate peanut butter filled cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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10 thoughts on “Divine Duo: [Luxurious] Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes”
Just whipped up a batch of these Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes for a family gathering, and they were an absolute hit! The peanut butter filling was a delightful surprise for everyone. Will be bookmarking this recipe for future events!
These cupcakes are to die for! I was a bit nervous about the filling part, but the instructions were super clear and easy to follow. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is a classic, and this recipe nailed it. A must-try for sure!
I made these for my coworker’s birthday, and they were a smashing success! I loved the moist chocolate cake paired with the creamy peanut butter filling. They were gone in minutes. This recipe is a keeper.
Wow, these cupcakes are incredible! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. The peanut butter filling is so creamy and pairs perfectly with the chocolate cupcake. I topped mine with a sprinkle of sea salt, and it was a great touch.
I’m always looking for new cupcake recipes, and these Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes did not disappoint! The recipe was easy to follow, and the result was delicious. They were a hit at my daughter’s school bake sale.
Made these cupcakes for a friend’s party and they were the talk of the evening! The surprise peanut butter center was a hit. I added a bit of espresso powder to the chocolate batter for an extra kick, and it complemented the peanut butter perfectly.
These are by far the best cupcakes I’ve ever made! The peanut butter filling is so rich and creamy, and it goes perfectly with the chocolate cupcake. I followed the recipe to a T, and they turned out beautifully. Highly recommend!
I’ve made these cupcakes three times now, and each time they’ve been a huge hit. The balance between the chocolate and peanut butter is perfect, and the filling is just the right amount of sweetness. This recipe is foolproof and delicious.
Absolutely obsessed with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes! They’re a perfect blend of two of my favorite flavors. I’ve made them for several occasions, and they’re always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are consistently great.
Tried this recipe for a bake sale and it was a total sell-out! The chocolate cupcakes are moist and rich, and the peanut butter filling adds a lovely surprise element. I’ve received so many compliments and requests for the recipe. Definitely making these again!