Peanut Butter Cupcakes With Chocolate Ganache Icing
I have not tried these yet, but the picture of them is incredible and i can't wait to try them. From the chocolate bar cookbook. A little more work than a traditonal cupcake but i think it will be worth it.
Steps
Preparing the cupcakes:.
Preheat oven to 375.
Line a muffin tin with paper cups or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Cream the peanut butter , butter , and vanilla in a large bowl until well mixed.
Gradually add the sugar to the mixture , beating until light and fluffy , about 3 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time , beating until incorporated.
In a separate bowl , sift the flour , baking powder , and salt together.
In three alternating batches , add the sifted ingredients and the milk to the batter.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl in between additions.
Beat until incorporated.
Fill the paper cups until just below the rim.
Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into cupcakes comes out clean.
Do not overbake , check after 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring cupcakes to wire racks to cool completely.
Preparing the icing:.
Place the chocolate in a medium bowl and set aside.
In a heavy 1 q.
Ingredients
peanut butter, unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, dark brown sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, milk, bittersweet chocolate, heavy cream, light corn syrup