Description
Valentine Brownie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter are the ultimate romantic treat, combining rich, fudgy brownie flavors with a luscious peanut butter frosting. These delightful cupcakes are perfect for impressing your loved one on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’re sure to create sweet memories that last a lifetime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and cocoa powder over low heat; let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs; stir in the melted butter-cocoa mixture until glossy.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner two-thirds full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For frosting, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar in a bowl until fluffy; frost cooled cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg