one word to describe this cupcake is A M A Z I N G ! i got this recipe a few years ago from ina garten. however, to make it faster and easier, i use a dark chocolate cake mix. if you want her full recipe click here.
this recipe makes enough for 24 cupcakes.CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES
1 box dark chocolate cake mix
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
5 TBSP butter, at room temp
3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp kosher salt (makes a difference)
1/3 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
bake cake according to the box. for the icing: place sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt in a bowl. mix on low until creamy, scraping down the sides. add cream and beat on high until light and smooth. ice cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
i use an icing bag with a large star tip and swirl the icing on.
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