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The Ultimate Peanut Butter Caramel Cupcakes | Decadent Dessert Recipe

The Ultimate Peanut Butter Caramel Cupcakes

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  • Author: julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A sophisticated cupcake featuring a peanut butter base and a molten salted caramel center, topped with creamy frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar (for caramel)
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a cupcake tin.
  2. Cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Mix in peanut butter and eggs one by one.
  4. Fold in sifted flour and baking powder.
  5. Fill liners halfway, add a dollop of caramel, and top with more batter.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.