Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
I didn\’t win the bake-off, but I did have a bunch of fun making my very first batch of cupcakes! I went old school and made everything from scratch. I used the recipe from one of my favorite baking bloggers called The Joy of Baking.
I finally bothered to practice my piping skills and took the extra step of sifting the powdered sugar and the cocoa powder. I think the frosting turned out perfect! Happy to add this sweet to my list of treats!!!
I can\’t believe I did the same style as Katie! Big ups to Gabby!!!!
Cupcakes
1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
1 cup (130 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed), sifted
3/4 teaspoon (3 grams) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) baking soda
1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) kosher salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (240 ml/grams) buttermilk, at room temperature
1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon (90 ml/grams) flavorless oil (corn, vegetable, safflower or canola oil)
1 teaspoon (4 grams) pure vanilla extract
Frosting
1/3 cup (80 ml/grams) full fat cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup (225 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup (90 grams) confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon (4 grams) pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup (180 ml/grams) smooth peanut butter
2 teaspoons (10 grams) molasses (optional)
1/8 teaspoon salt