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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

February 12, 2020 By Alli Leave a Comment

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PB2. All opinions are 100% mine.

Chocolate and peanut butter were meant for each other! These cupcakes are perfectly flavored with chocolate and peanut butter then topped with chocolate ganache and a smooth and silky peanut butter frosting.

Deliciously decadent chocolate peanut butter cupcakes have even more chocolate and peanut butter goodness piled on top!

Oh heavens, am I excited about this recipe! Aren’t chocolate and peanut butter just the best? These cupcakes are so good because of the chocolate and peanut butter flavors of PB2 Peanut Powder with Cocoa.

PB2 Peanut Powder with Cocoa is perfect for adding to desserts!

What is PB2 with Cocoa?

PB2 is a powdered peanut butter made with freshly roasted peanuts pressed to remove most of the oil. Throw in some cocoa and you’ve got yourself a chocolatey peanut butter with 90% less fat, among other great nutritional value! It’s great to use for shakes and smoothies, dips, oatmeal, popcorn, and even desserts! PB2 has over 70% fewer calories than traditional peanut butter, as well as 4g of plant based protein.

PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter with Cocoa - Great for baking!

What makes PB2 better?

PB2 helps you find the balance in life by helping you make food that is both healthy and delicious. All products are plant-based and made with pure simple products for a happier life. I jumped on the protein powder bandwagon last year and PB2 is by far the best tasting powder I’ve used.

When I told some friends I was making cupcakes using PB2 with Cocoa she said, “PB2 is delicious, so I’m sure PB2 with Cocoa is fantastic!” And it’s true! I’m already looking forward to everything else I’m going to make with that powder.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes can be made with peanut butter powder!

Can I bake with PB2?

Yes! And it’s super easy to do. You can make bread, cookies, muffins, brownies, and of course, cupcakes! I was so excited about how these cupcakes baked up. You can find more recipes using PB2 on the PB2 website.

Dip these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes right into ganache!

Each of these cupcakes gets a little dip head first into a bowl of smooth chocolate ganache!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache and Peanut Butter Frosting

It’s time for the frosting! You’ll want to grab a spoon for any leftovers of this stuff because it is delicious.

Peanut butter and chocolate are a true dynamic duo for desserts!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

Chocolate and peanut butter were meant for each other! These cupcakes are perfectly flavored with chocolate and peanut butter then topped with chocolate ganache and a smooth and silky peanut butter frosting.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, chocolate, cupcakes, dessert, peanut butter, powdered peanut butter, recipe
Servings: 30 cupcakes
Calories: 316kcal

Equipment

  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • stand mixer or electric hand mixer
  • medium mixing bowl
  • muffin tin
  • ice cream scoop
  • 16 oz frosting bag
  • Wilton 1M frosting tip
  • scissors
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • large bowl

Ingredients

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

  • 1 1/4 c all-purpose flour
  • 1 c PB2 Peanut Powder with Cocoa
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 c. light brown sugar
  • 2/3 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla

Chocolate Ganache

  • 3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c. heavy whipping

Peanut Butter Frosting

  • 1 c. PB2 peanut butter powder
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp Mexican vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 5 Tbsp heavy cream
  • 4 c. powdered sugar
  • chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Place cupcake liners in two 12-count muffin tins and one 6-count muffin tin; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, PB2 Peanut Powder with Cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites, both sugars, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and completely combined.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined; be careful not to over mix.
  • Use an ice cream scoop to fill cupcake liners halfway full. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and carefully remove cupcakes from the pans to cool on a cooling rack.
  • Make the chocolate ganache by adding chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream to a small microwaveable bowl. Heat for 30 seconds and stir until smooth.
  • Dip each cupcake directly into the ganache to cover the top; set aside to cool.
  • Combine PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter in a small bowl with the water. Combine prepared peanut butter and butter with an electric mixer until smooth, about one minute. Use a rubber scraper to scrape the sides of the bowl.
  • Add vanilla, salt, and heavy cream and mix to combine. Add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time.
  • Attach a 1M star frosting tip to a frosting bag and fill with frosting. Pipe frosting onto each cupcake and immediately add sprinkles.

Notes

This frosting can be made with peanut butter! Just add 1 cup of your favorite creamy peanut butter instead of the powder and water.

Chocolate and peanut butter are the stars of these decadent cupcakes!

These cupcakes will be the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day! Nothing says “I love you” like peanut butter and chocolate.

Peanut butter and chocolate are a true dynamic duo for desserts!

Chocolate and peanut butter were meant for each other! These cupcakes are flavored with chocolate and peanut butter then topped with chocolate ganache and a smooth and silky peanut butter frosting.

Peanut butter and chocolate are a true dynamic duo for desserts!

Head to your grocery store, get yourself a can of PB2 Peanut Powder with Cocoa, and make these cupcakes ASAP! PB2 is going to quickly become a go-to ingredient for snacks, desserts, and more!

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Alli is the food blogger and photographer behind Cupcake Diaries. Nestled in Northern Utah with her four young boys, hubby, and a full pantry, she loves baking all kinds of treats as well as quick and easy meals for her family. What started out as sharing a few recipes with family members here and there soon turned into a full-functioning recipe blog with readers from all around the world! Alli is a full-time mom who enjoys music, holidays, and spending time with her family.
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