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Halloween Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Name: Halloween Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: The Americas
Ingredients: 95 g / 3.35 oz all purpose flour; 45 g / 1.59 oz unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp / 1 tsp baking powder; 1.25 g / 0.25 tsp salt; 2 large eggs; 200 g / 7.05 oz granulated sugar; 80 ml / 2.7 oz vegetable oil; 120 ml / 4.06 oz whole milk; 2 tsp / 2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 15 g / 0.53 oz creamy peanut butter; 56 g / 2 oz unsalted butter; 360 g / 12.7 oz powdered sugar; 15 ml / 0.5 oz heavy cream; 100 g / 3.5 oz white chocolate; 50 g / 1.76 oz dark chocolate

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes, Spooky Pb Cupcakes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Halloween Cakes

Difficulty: Medium
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Make Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 380 / serving
Diet: Non-Veg

The essentials, at a glance

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These indulgent chocolate cupcakes feature a rich peanut butter twist. Their versatile base makes them perfect for spooky themed decorations. They provide a sweet and salty flavour profile ideal for autumn celebrations.

Protein 6.0g

Fat 18.0g

Carbs 48.0g

Above values do not change with any serving size changes you make below

May not be suitable if you suffer with:

Acid Reflux

Lactose Intolerance

IBS

Diabetes

Indigestion

High Blood Pressure

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STEP 1

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), or 160°C for a fan oven, and line a muffin baking pan with 12 cupcake liners.

Instructions

Main

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), or 160°C for a fan oven, and line a muffin baking pan with 12 cupcake liners.

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract.

Stir in milk, then add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined; do not overmix.

Mix in the peanut butter until incorporated.

Pour the batter into liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting

To make the frosting, combine butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream in a mixing bowl and beat with a mixer until smooth.

To decorate

Melt white chocolate in a double boiler (a bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water) until completely melted.

Transfer melted white chocolate to a piping bag with a small round tip and pipe spiderweb shapes onto parchment paper using a template.

Place the spiderwebs in the fridge for 5 minutes to harden.

Melt dark chocolate and pipe small spiders directly onto the hardened white chocolate spiderwebs.

Once set, place the chocolate decorations onto the frosted cupcakes.

Nutritional Benefits

Provides energy from carbohydrates.

Contains protein from eggs and peanut butter.

Cocoa powder provides flavonoids.

Milk provides calcium and vitamin D.

Nutritional information is provided as a general guide only. Values may vary and should not replace professional medical or dietary advice.

Recipe Credit

littlesunnykitchen.comHalloween Peanut Butter CupcakesSuper moist SKIPPY peanut butter chocolate cupcakes, frosted with peanut butter frosting and decorated with cute chocolate spiderwebs and little spiders!

From the Blog All Contributions

Spooky Peanut Butter Chocolate Treats

Halloween Peanut Butter Cupcakes · Andrew T.

Andrew T.

2 Oct 2026

Creamy peanut butter folded into a rich cocoa batter creates a decadent base that perfectly balances salty and sweet notes. I love how the runny batter transforms into a moist sponge, providing a sturdy foundation for the elaborate decorations.

The real magic happens with the chocolate work. Using a double boiler to melt white chocolate allows for precise piping of intricate spiderwebs, while the dark chocolate spiders add a playful, macabre touch. It is a brilliant way to bring a bit of North American festive flair to the table.

Top Baking Tips

Ensure your eggs are at room temperature to help the batter emulsify smoothly.
Avoid over-mixing the flour and cocoa to keep the cupcakes light and airy.
Let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.

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Nourished by History

Halloween Peanut Butter Cupcakes history

The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is a quintessential North American flavour pairing, gaining massive popularity in the mid-20th century. This pairing was solidified by the commercial success of peanut butter cups, which blended the creamy, salty nature of legumes with the sweetness of cocoa.

Cupcakes themselves evolved from the early 19th century, where they were called such because they were baked in small cups rather than large tins. This allowed for individual portions and easier decoration, making them a staple of American home baking and community gatherings.

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