Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 24
Yield: 24 servings

Description

Moist and rich peanut butter cupcakes are perfect treats for birthdays or special occasions. Eat them as-is or top them with your favorite frosting.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
2 Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3 In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, peanut butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with milk. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
4 Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.