Peanut Butter Volcano (Print)
Treat yourself to soft chocolate cupcakes hiding a melty peanut butter core, finished with smooth, creamy frosting. Great for every occasion!
# Ingredients:
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1 cup plain sugar.
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2 large eggs.
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1/2 tsp table salt.
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1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (for the filling).
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1/4 cup powdered sugar (for the filling).
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2 tbsp milk (for the filling).
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1 tsp vanilla (frosting).
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1/2 cup milk.
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa.
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1/2 cup regular flour.
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1 tsp baking soda.
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1/2 cup vegetable oil.
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2-3 tbsp milk (for the frosting).
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2 cups powdered sugar (frosting).
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1 cup smooth peanut butter (frosting).
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1/2 cup softened butter (frosting).
# Steps:
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Warm up your oven to 350°F (175°C), and get a muffin pan ready by popping in liners.
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Grab a fresh bowl and whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Blend in the dry mix gradually, alternating with milk.
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Toss the flour, cocoa powder, soda, and salt into one bowl and mix well.
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Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling a little past halfway. Bake for 18-20 minutes, then let them cool completely.
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Mix together peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk till creamy. Add a dollop inside each cooled cupcake.
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Beat peanut butter with softened butter until light and airy. Gradually add in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla till you get a thick frosting. Swirl it on the cupcakes.
# Notes:
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Each of these Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cupcakes has a surprise gooey peanut butter filling in the middle. Topped with smooth peanut butter frosting, they're perfect for any gathering or just indulging yourself.