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From Sally's Baking Addiction

Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting

Time
3 hr 25 min
Makes
14
Ingredients
18
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1/2 cup (42g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk*, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water or hot coffee (decaf is fine)
  • 5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter*
  • 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • optional: crushed Reese’s Pieces, for topping
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The method

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