CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

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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, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
18 miniature peanut butter cups
1-1/3 cups prepared vanilla frosting
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Steps:

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. , 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 to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine frosting and peanut butter until smooth. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.