Barefoot Contessa S Chocolate Cupcakes And Peanut Butter Icing Recipe

Ingredients for Barefoot Contessa S Chocolate Cupcakes And Peanut Butter Icing

How to Make Barefoot Contessa S Chocolate Cupcakes And Peanut Butter Icing

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the peanut butter icing: In a medium bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy.
9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and peanut butter, beating until smooth and creamy. Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
10. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the peanut butter icing.