Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting
- Yield:12 cupcakes
- Prep Time:5 min
- Cook Time:1hr 30 minutes
- Total Time:1hr 35 minutes
Ingredients
For the cupcakes
1 and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup Peanut Butter & Co. Smooth Operator
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 tbsp. milk
For the frosting
1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp. salt
3-4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3/4 cup light brown sugar
additional pinch of salt, as needed
green sprinkles
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12-cup muffin tin with liners. Set aside.
Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. With a handheld or stand mixer, cream together the Peanut Butter & Co. Smooth Operator, butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide batter evenly between 12 cupcake tins. Bake for 23-26 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool.
While the cupcakes are cooling, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Once melted, add brown sugar and heavy cream. Stir constantly over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add salt.
Allow to bubble for 3 full minutes, no more. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Do not place in the refrigerator to cool. With a hand mixer at medium speed, beat in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, until you reach desired consistency. I used 4 cups. Add more salt if the frosting tastes too sweet.
Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.
Cook Notes
Extra frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Allow it to come to room temperature again before frosting anything.
Cupcakes stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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