My family just loves these cupcakes, especially the subtle taste of peanut butter in the frosting. Chocolate frosting is equally delicious on top.
—ALYCE WYMAN PEMBINA, ND
PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 20 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 1 1/2 DOZEN
1package white cake mix (regular size)
18miniature peanut butter cups
1 1/3 cups prepared vanilla frosting
2tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each paper-lined muffin cup. Place a peanut butter cup in each; fill two-thirds full with remaining batter.
2. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. In a small bowl, combine frosting and peanut butter until smooth. Frost cupcakes.