Reese’s Cupcakes
Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade Reese’s Cupcakes, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate cake and creamy peanut butter frosting. These cupcakes are not only easy to whip up but also perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy family gatherings. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these irresistible treats that will leave everyone asking for more. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter, enhanced by chunks of mini peanut butter cups, makes these cupcakes a favorite among kids and adults alike. Get ready to impress your guests with this decadent dessert that’s simply too good to resist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients specified on the box)
- 10.5 ounces mini peanut butter cups (chopped)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- Milk (as needed to thin frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the chocolate cake mix instructions.
- Prepare the cake batter as directed, mixing in chopped mini peanut butter cups.
- Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for about 16 minutes or until set.
- While cooling, beat softened butter and peanut butter until creamy; gradually add confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes generously with peanut butter frosting and top with extra mini cups if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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