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Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

Servings 24

Ingredients

  • 1 chocolate cake mix plus extra ingredients required to make it
  • 1 c. mini chocolate chips
  • 1 small pkg chocolate instant pudding 3.5oz
  • 24 cupcake liners

For the Frosting

  • 1 c. unsalted butter softened
  • 1 c. creamy peanut butter
  • 3 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 c. whipped topping thawed

Instructions

  • Prepare cake mix as directed on the box. Then add pudding and chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter evenly into cupcake liners, about 2/3 full. Bake as directed on the box. You may need to add a couple minutes onto the baking time because of the added ingredients. Bake according to the directions then check if they're done by inserting a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, they're done. Place on a wire rack to cool.
  • Make the frosting by beating butter and peanut butter together with an electric mixer. Beat until smooth.
  • Slowly add powdered sugar until well combined. Gently fold in whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
  • Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost the cupcakes to your liking. I used a 1M star tip from Wilton. (seen above)