Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cupcake

Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these delectable cupcakes. They're sure to satisfy your sweet cravings!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips for garnish
• 1/4 cup crushed peanuts for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners

In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in vanilla extract

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with the cupcake batter

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

In a small bowl, mix together the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth

Adjust the consistency with more cream if needed

Pipe or spread the peanut butter frosting onto the cooled cupcakes

Sprinkle chocolate chips and crushed peanuts on top for garnish

Serve and enjoy your delicious Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cupcakes!