PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLE CUPCAKES

Peanut Butter Truffle Cupcakes image

Everybody loves cupcakes, and these have a wonderfully tasty hidden treasure inside. They're rich and delicious! -Marlene Schollenberger, Bloomington, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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 eggs, room temperature
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

Steps:

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, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. 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 12 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Top each with a truffle (do not press down). , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in cake portion comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. 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 : Calories 277 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.