Description
Valentine Brownie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter are a blissful indulgence that perfectly marries rich chocolate brownie and creamy peanut butter frosting. These moist, fudgy cupcakes make for an irresistible dessert, perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Easy to make and delightful to share, they’re sure to bring smiles and sweet memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and cocoa powder together until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
- Mix in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in flour until no streaks remain; avoid overmixing.
- Spoon batter into liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting with peanut butter icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg