Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes
Indulge in the delightful experience of Reese’s peanut butter cup cupcakes, where rich chocolate cake meets creamy peanut butter frosting and a hidden surprise awaits inside! Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying, making them an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, milk, oil, and Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter. Place one mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in the center of each and top with more batter until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat together the butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and adjust consistency with milk as needed.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and top with additional mini Reese’s if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg