Peanut Butter Truffle Cupcakes

Name: Peanut Butter Truffle Cupcakes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 6 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; BATTER:; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large Nellie’s Free Range Eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee; FROSTING:; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Cupcakes are so popular now, and these have a wonderful hidden treasure inside. They're rich and delicious! —Marlene Schollenberger, Bloomington, Indiana

Ingredients

6 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
BATTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large Nellie’s Free Range Eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
FROSTING:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Directions

For truffles, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until firm enough to form into balls. Shape into twelve 1-in. balls; roll in cocoa. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and coffee and mix well.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Top each with a truffle (do not press down).
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in cake portion comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate with cream, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; chill until mixture reaches spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 277 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffle Cupcakes in Taste of Home August/September 2007

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tobybear23

Sep 12, 2011

I made these cupcakes for a family gathering and they were a hit. While I loved the entire cupcake, I prefer to make just the cake part without the truffle. It is now my go-to recipe for chocolate cake and is excellent with just whipped cream or a chocolate frosting. The coffee helps deepen the chocolate flavor so much. I usually double the recipe to make two 9" cake layers or to fill a 9x13" cake pan.
grannytwoshoes

Sep 6, 2010

Without the icing, this cupcake didn't make it. Can pop kiss candy in any recipe.Honest opinion. Can add chocolate kiss in any recipe. Without the icing, it was a no go with my many grandkids.Well, it seemed a lot of trouble getting the various ingredients togther -- don't alwayshave white chocolate around. Buttermilk no prob -- added vinegar to canned milk. Love to add coffee to recipes. Without the icing this cupcake didn't make it with my family.coffee to some recipes. without theicing, Iwe were not impressed.
joanysrefuge

Aug 9, 2010

what can you use in place of buttermilk?
christenoel

Feb 26, 2010

The most amazing cupcake I have ever had!
grrrlynda

Aug 13, 2009

These are fantastic! I use coffee also to bring out the flavor.
kmonahan

May 28, 2009

Grandma Delpha, if you think you would enjoy the recipe otherwise, try subbing coca cola for the coffee. I'm sure it would be just as good.
hthornton

May 27, 2009

Instead of complaining, you could just find a different recipe!
delphagreen

May 18, 2009

I hate coffee,even the smell makes me ill, yet so many foods call ffor the nasty stuff(I'm allergic to caffine also.Grandma Delpha.
Chococatgirl

May 11, 2009

Hi all: I know it seems weird, but coffee really brings out the chocolate flavor in baked goods. My favorite chocolate cake has some espresso in it. I tested it without the espresso one time, and it was not nearly as chocolate-y and delicious - will not make that mistake again! A small amount of coffee, like in this recipe, won't make the cupcakes taste like coffee, they will just make them taste more chocolate-y. For convenience you can use instant coffee - I keep some on hand just for baking! Happy baking... EW <
diszekely

May 11, 2009

I AGREE CAN WE ELIMINATE THE COFFEE?