Saturday, July 10, 2010

Nutty for Coco

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
A all time favourite the classic mix of peanut butter and chocolate this is a one off treat as it is rich and creamy and a little naughty but this soft moist muffin with the hint of nuts it worth that extra bite or two...


Chef or Baker Whipping Cream
Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1 1/4 cups 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 large eggs

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  If desired, line cupcake pans with paper liners.  You may also spray cupcake pas with a butter and flour combination spray that can be found in your local grocery store.
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.  Mix at low speed for 30 seconds while scraping bowl.  Mix at high speed for 3 minutes, scraping bowl every minute.
Spoon cupcake batter into liners until they are 1/2 to 2/3 full.  You should have enough batter for 24-36 cupcakes.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Frost your peanut butter and chocolate cupcakes any way you want.  You could even try just spreading extra peanut butter as your frosting.