Monday, April 11, 2011

PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES & CHOCOLATE FROSTING

Peanut Butter Cupcakes (Image © Dexie J Wharton)INGREDIENTS:
4 tbsp of butter, softened
1 1/8 cups of light brown sugar
1/3 (or more) cup of peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup of flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup of milk



DIRECTIONS
Preheat over the to 350°, Line the muffin pans with the paper cases.
Put butter, sugar and peanut butter into a mixer bowl and beat together for about 2 minutes. Gradually add the eggs, beating well after addition. Add the vanilla extract.
Combine flour and baking soda in a separate bowl. Using a metal spoon, fold the flour into the mixture, alternating with the milk.
Spoon batter into the paper cases. Bake the cupcakes for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

To make the frosting: Beat together 1 stick of butter, 3 cups of confectionery sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 3/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder. If the frosting is slightly runny just add more confectionery sugar.

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