I love, love, love this recipe. It brings together my two favourite things in the world. Peanut Butter and Chocolate. They are no greater pleasures.
The recipe for the chocolate cupcakes was a very long time in the making. I have searched for years for the right way to make them. I have tried so many different recipes from world renowned bakers all to end in failure On my part- I'm sure their recipes suit them fine!) It wasn't until I heard a chef, friend of mine talk about "baking without butter" that this cupcake batter became ideal! A recipe I can claim to be all my own.
Dark Chocolate Cupcake:
Yields 24 large, muffin sized cupcakes. Because lets face it making 12 of these, would be just to little...
- 100gr of good plain chocolate (Try at least 70% coco) But I have made these with a 50% plain chocolate too and they were delicious.
- 620gr of caster sugar
- 170gr coco powder
- 300gr self raising flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 50ml hot and strong coffee
- 250ml of vegetable oil
- 350ml of buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Preheat your oven to 190 C
- Melt the chocolate into the coffee. When melted add the vanilla.
- Cream the sugar and the eggs until light an fluffy. They will increase in size.
- Dry mix all your dry ingredients together. Ad slowly add them to the sugar/egg combination.
- Add the buttermilk and mix.
- Add the oil and mix.
- Finally fold in the coffee/chocolate combination.
This is mix is thick but runny so you can pour it into muffin cases to about two thirds full. This recipe will slightly dome the top of the cupcake too.
Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 220gr of unsalted butter
- 220 gr of smooth peanut butter
- 440 gr of icing sugar.
- Beat the butter until pale and smooth.
- Add in your peanut butter and beat again until smooth.
- Sift in the icing sugar, a half at a time to avoid a dust storm, and beat until smooth.
If you think it's a little thick looking- add in a tablespoon of milk at a time until soft and pipe-able.
These cupcakes are very rich and very luscious. But oh my so tasty...
I know peanut butter is not for everyone but do let me know if you try them, I would love to know what you thought.
These look amazingly good.. I love the idea of peanut butter icing :)
ReplyDeleteMmmm they look seriously yum. I'm trying to avoid peanuts at min as I'm 39wks and counting. Maybe after baby arrives I'll give this a bash. Who am I kidding, it'll be many months time knowing me. Even though I'm trying to avoid peanuts I'd love a snickers or peanut butter and toast and I don't usually like the stuff! Oh well not too long to wait.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the scrummy recipe
Helen xx
LOVE peanut butter on toast! It's a favourite of mine too :)
DeleteNot too long left now Helen- best of luck x
Hazel, you are so clever, making your own recipe! I think it's really original with the peanut butter topping!
ReplyDeleteLooks really good and yummy... Love from Mirjam.
Thanks Mirjam :)
DeleteOoh, these look sooo yummy - definitely going to give them a try! Thanks for sharing your recipe :-)
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Hi Hazel,
ReplyDeleteoh wow they look delicious.
I can almost taste them.
Yum!
These look and sound divine!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous
ReplyDeleteAlthough I can't IMAGINE baking without butter, this looks and sounds absolutely delicious! ;)
ReplyDeleteEspecially with the peanut butter frosting.
I was all " whaaaaattt it's crazy" too but trust me. They are really moist and rich and dark, and so good!
DeleteThey sound amazing! I am not too keen on peanut butter but I think I might make an exception!
ReplyDeleteEleanor x
Mmmmmm I love peanut butter frosting, but haven't had it for many years. Everything looks so delicious in this post! We used to make a peanut butter cake when I was a kid too (I think that's when we used the PB frosting!) ... and peanut butter cookies ... oh, why did I make boring old chocolate chip cookies this morning rather than peanut butter!! Wendy
ReplyDeleteOh choc chip and peanut butter cookies are so yummy! I have to say I like to eat peanut butter off a spoon so I never usually have any left in the pantry... and peanut butter CAKE- oh my... I'm gonna hunt that one down :)
DeleteThose cupcakes look so yummy! x
ReplyDeleteHazel your icing is perfect! I'd love to master it but I'm afriad it will leave me looking more like a blimp if I try! They look delicious :)
ReplyDeleteSophie xo
Sophie, I learn off Youtube and use great icing tips like the Wilton 2d. It is allsimple swirls, that's all that piping is! It's not really that hard with some practice, I promise. :)
DeleteWow, they look stunning and I love peanut butter and paired with chocolate = heaven. Thanks for sharing the recipe x
ReplyDeleteYum, yum, yum! These look divine! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! xx
ReplyDeleteOh wowee. I LOVE peanut butter, especially when it's with sweet things and chocolate. I imagine these are like a cake version of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups...yum.
ReplyDeleteGillian x
That's exactly what they are like Gillian but a lot more filling and sinful! :)
DeleteHazel, you know JUST how to make me hungry!!! :-)
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Oh I'm sorry Carly :) Hopefully you sorted yourself out with something nice x
DeleteOooooh they look and sound FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet comment and it has lead me to your wonderful blog :o)
love jooles xxx
That looks proper delist but I am so allergic to peanuts :-( (and I love peanuts)
ReplyDeleteDuly noted! No heart shaped peanuts for you ;)
DeleteThese cupcakes look gorgeous - peanut butter and chocolate were definitely made to be together!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think I will too! These look SOOO good!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think I will too! Mmm, looks SO good!
ReplyDeleteThey look gorgeous! Peanut butter and chocolate is such a great combo! Thanks for visiting and following - always great to discover a lovely new blog to add to my list! Look forward to reading more :)
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing! Peanut butter and chocolate is such a great combo! Thanks for visiting and following, always love discovering a lovely new blog to add to my list! Look forward to reading more :)
ReplyDeleteThese sound absolutely amazing, and if I ever have a fully functional kitchen again I shall try them. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWow...I am so in love with the way these are iced!!!! So pretty looking and the cupcake sounds so delicious!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great chocolate cupcake recipe and chocolate and peanut butter are a marriage made in heaven!!!! Lovely...I want to try one of these! :-)
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