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Dukes and Duchesses

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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

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These chocolate peanut butter cup cupcakes were created as a sponsored post for KitchenAid and Nebraska Furniture Mart.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I pretty much won Mom of the Year yesterday.  When my kids arrived home from school, I had freshly baked cupcakes waiting.  And not just any cupcakes: chocolate peanut butter cup cupcakes with peanut butter frosting.  That’s not the after school norm around here and it won me some serious points!  And you know what?  They were seriously the best cupcakes I’ve ever made.  You’ll definitely want to pin this recipe and put it in the cupcake rotation!

chocolate peanut butter cup cupcakes

I decided to bake this week because I’m so excited about my newest kitchen appliance.  I haven’t had a hand mixer since I moved into my first apartment many, many years ago and I’ve really been wanting one.  There are times it just seems so much simpler to pull out a compact hand mixer rather than the big mixer.  This KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer is the perfect appliance for whipping up cupcakes or other baked goods.

kitchen aid hand mixer

With nine speeds, a soft start {which means no splattering}, and buttons within easy reach of the thumb, this mixer makes light work of baking.  And it’s red … which fits right into my colorful home!

hand mixer from kitchenaid

It was perfect for whipping up these chocolate peanut butter cupcakes.  To make them, I placed {cute} cupcake liners in a muffin tin …

muffin wrappers for cupcakes

… and mixed the ingredients together in a bowl.  This cupcake recipe starts with a storebought cake mix.  Pour the mix into a bowl and prepare according to package directions.

mixing peanut butter cup cupcakes

Place a scoop of batter in each cupcake wrapper and gently place an unwrapped peanut butter cup in the center of each then cover with another scoop of batter.  Bake according to the cake mix instructions and let cool completely.

preparing batter for peanut butter cup cupcakes

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the icing.

Using an electric mixer, in a bowl, beat 1/3 cup peanut butter until fluffy then gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, mixing well.  Slowly mix in 1/4 cup milk and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla then beat 2 1/2 more cups of powdered sugar, adding gradually and mixing well.  If the frosting is too thick, add a bit of milk until you get the consistency you want.

Spread or pipe the frosting onto each cupcake and garnish with chopped peanut butter cups.

peanut butter cup cupcake

The first bite reveals the most delicious peanut butter surprise and the mix of flavors is delightful!  Who can resist chocolate and peanut butter together?

Serve with an ice cold glass of milk and savor every bite!

peanut butter cup center in cupcake

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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Amy Anderson says

    October 8, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    These look delicious! Also I need a hand mixer . . .

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  2. taryn @ Design, Dining and Diapers says

    October 10, 2015 at 12:03 am

    These look so delicious! My family would love them!

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  3. Diane says

    October 16, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    These look so yummy!

    Reply
  4. Kim @The Baking ChocolaTess says

    October 19, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    These are some lovely decadent cupcakes! I want one now! Visiting from Treasure Box Tuesdays. Pinning!

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  5. Lou Lou Girls says

    October 24, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    Yum! This looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being a part of our party! I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. We love partying with you! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  6. Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    October 25, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    Thanks so much for the fabulous cupcake inspiration! Chocolate and peanut butter are our favorite!

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