Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes
Indulge in the delectable world of homemade Reese’s peanut butter cup cupcakes! These soft chocolate treats are a delightful surprise, featuring a mini peanut butter cup hidden inside and topped with a rich, creamy peanut butter frosting. Perfect for any gathering—whether it’s a birthday celebration or an intimate movie night—these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests. With their simple preparation and customizable flavors, they make baking a joy rather than a chore. Get ready to elevate your dessert game with this easy and satisfying recipe that will have everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 20 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 heaping tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 20 mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pan with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, milk, oil, and Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner with one tablespoon of batter, place a mini Reese’s cup in the center, and top with additional batter until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- For the frosting, beat together butter and peanut butter; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and garnish with an extra mini Reese’s cup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg