PEANUT BUTTER HOT FUDGE SUNDAE CUPCAKES

Technically, tomorrow is the big day, but I wanted to give you guys enough time to make a batch of these INSANELY GORGEOUS AND DELICIOUS Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes so we can celebrate together! Last year, I shared my favorite Red Velvet Cupcakes, so I suppose it’s tradition now.

This year, I went a little crazy, what with the flavors and the fillings and the incredible peanut butter mousse icing….

Hold me. I might need some insulin.

I think there’s little argument that peanut butter and chocolate are a flavor match made in heaven.

Back in the day, Nana used to take me grocery shopping with her weekly, and I always knew that when we rolled up to the bakery, there’d be a cookie waiting for me if I behaved.

If I was really lucky, they’d have my favorite – peanut butter chocolate chip.

INGREDIENTS
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 1 cup brown sugar packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, plus 1 yolk room temperature
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups cake flour sifted
• 2/3 cups sour cream
• 3/4 cups hot coffee

HOT FUDGE SAUCE

• 5 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped; or chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons water
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

PEANUT BUTTER MOUSSE

• 2/3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 1/3 cups creamy peanut butter regular, not the natural kind
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
• Chocolate sprinkles for garnish
• Chopped peanuts for garnish
• Peanut butter cups for garnish
• Maraschino cherries for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 standard cupcake pans with 18-20 liners. Set aside.
2. In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or using a hand mixer, cream butter until smooth. Add the sugars, eggs, and vanilla and mix until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the cocoa, baking soda and salt; mix well.
3. .....................................

for full recipes please see : thecrumbykitchen.com

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