Skip to main content

Source: https://ohioeggs.com/recipes/peanut-butter-filled-buckeye-cupcakes/

Peanut Butter Filled Buckeye Cupcakes

Peanut Butter Filled Buckeye Cupcakes

Peanut Butter Filled Buckeye Cupcakes by Ohio food blogger In Katrina's Kitchen are an undeniable crowd-pleaser, but the real treat is revealed in the first bite! Filled with a light, creamy peanut butter filling and topped with a buckeye candy, these cupcakes will steal the show.

grocery Prep: 30min
timer Cook: 20min
restaurant 24 servings

Ingredients

24 peanut butter buckeyes (store bought or homemade, optional)
1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In the bowl of your mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, butter and milk. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth. Fill 24 cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter and bake 18-20 minutes. Let cool. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine ingredients for peanut butter filling until smooth and creamy. Place filling into a pastry bag if using. Set aside.
  • Using a small paring knife, cut out the centers of cupcakes. Alternately, insert and twist the wide end of a large metal piping tip to remove centers.
  • Fill the cupcakes with the peanut butter filling. Set aside.
  • Prepare the chocolate frosting by combining butter and cocoa powder. Slowly add powdered sugar then cream and vanilla. Use more or less cream as needed to meet desired consistency.
  • Frost filled cupcakes then top with buckeye candy if desired.