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The cupcakes had a wonderful, moist texture, with the perfect amount of peanut butter taste; not overwhelming. The chocolate frosting is also easy to prepare, and delicious! Will make these again and again; a big hit with my family!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoodEats69"},"reviewBody":"Made these for my daughter's birthday party and her guests loved them! I, too, liked the peanut butter and chocolate combination (think Reese's peanut butter cups!)...and the peanut butter is subtle, not overpowering. This recipe is getting filed in my recipe box!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-03-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cherrylady"},"reviewBody":"I made the frosting only. It was fabulous! I made mini white cupcakes and frosted them with this recipe and topped them off with a raspberry! I took them to a ladies coffee and dessert night at church. They were so cute and yummy! I know I'll use this frosting recipe again and again. Thanks!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ejshellabarger"},"reviewBody":"Delicious and easy peasy!! A definite \"keeper\".Just a tip: The frosting doesn't stay well in heat as it melts easily. Try another recipe for a summer picnic :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"stell65"},"reviewBody":"I tried this recipe, and I thought the cupcakes were wonderful. The peanut butter flavor is light--not heavy like other recipes. They baked up light and fluffy. I baked them for 20 minutes. I used my own chocolate frosting recipe because I wanted to be able to freeze leftovers.. This recipe is definitely a keeper. I will make this recipe again. They freeze well also.EH","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"janulla80"},"reviewBody":"Very easy to make and SO delicious, light, fluffy...everybody loves them!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LourdesDz"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe!! Easy and delicious. For a more peanut buttery taste, I've added up to a cup of peanut butter and they still had the same moistness and texture. Used homestyle can frosting though..","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"zucchini lady","givenName":"zucchini","familyName":"lady"},"reviewBody":"I used my own chocolate icing and added a chocolate kiss to the center of this cupcake - was a great success\/ will be in my \"favorites\" recipe box..","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Patpete"},"reviewBody":"too sweet","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kfr33man"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is outstanding! The cupcakes were very moiste and the amount of peanut butter was just right. The ganache chocolate icing is awesome too. Thanks so much for sharing :-)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Teri Sheddy","givenName":"Teri","familyName":"Sheddy"},"reviewBody":"I made these today, and they are awesome...very moist. I added some chocolate covered Peanut butter Crisp in the batter (like crushed Butterfinger bites) I also added a little more Powdered Sugar to the frosting in order to use a decorative tip. The cake itself is as good as it gets! 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I think these need a little more peanut butter. They had a very subtle peanut butter taste. I found that there was way too much frosting for these, so I am making chocolate covered bananas. The chocolate sets nicely. I think I will put a dollop of peanut butter in between layers of the batter next time.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"04\/07\/2017 09:22","GUID":"cdbb56f4680f431a88e560da406cb9de","MemberId":1603339,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"pajamaangel","SubmittedDate":"04\/07\/2017 09:22"},{"Comment":"

They are yummy<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"07\/01\/2014 18:39","GUID":"c1e471fc45ab468e905e6d796112defa","MemberId":4599158,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Zathenator","SubmittedDate":"07\/01\/2014 18:39"},{"Comment":"

Super moist and flavorful! Everybody loves these!!!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"","GUID":"7f003fe25f8c4639bd9403bf7ae67475","MemberId":1692040,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"luigimon","SubmittedDate":"03\/22\/2014 18:25"},{"Comment":"

These are SO delicious and moist! Plus the peanut butter just adds to the deliciousness of these cupcakes. Everyone loved them!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"07\/09\/2013 09:33","GUID":"a8112c3b88da4caf9403f8a0cbcafcf8","MemberId":4370699,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lalupe","SubmittedDate":"07\/09\/2013 09:32"},{"Comment":"

I made these for my granddaughters graduation party I used my own frosting because I knew they would be sitting out a while and was concerned with the whip cream in the orginal frosting receipe they were excellent!!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"07\/01\/2013 11:47","GUID":"22f619183c504be0877eddec48a7a0fa","MemberId":2231694,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"dee simkins","SubmittedDate":"07\/01\/2013 11:47"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"06\/16\/2013 10:03","GUID":"4fa0b18811d146a08fc91cf226f17f2a","MemberId":6741350,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"94538","SubmittedDate":"06\/16\/2013 10:03"},{"Comment":"

I made these today, and they are awesome...very moist. I added some chocolate covered Peanut butter Crisp in the batter (like crushed Butterfinger bites) I also added a little more Powdered Sugar to the frosting in order to use a decorative tip. The cake itself is as good as it gets! Thanks for the recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"06\/12\/2013 22:15","GUID":"4cc9daabc8274b37b17cd5a680725c01","MemberId":4620559,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Teri Sheddy","SubmittedDate":"06\/12\/2013 22:15"},{"Comment":"

This recipe is outstanding! The cupcakes were very moiste and the amount of peanut butter was just right. The ganache chocolate icing is awesome too. Thanks so much for sharing :-)<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"06\/04\/2013 20:05","GUID":"c0eb8709bd354188adec545ac763ec64","MemberId":7062488,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kfr33man","SubmittedDate":"06\/04\/2013 20:05"},{"Comment":"

too sweet<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"06\/04\/2013 11:09","GUID":"f9bb1eaf9fc6423aab5b4d900986eac4","MemberId":4002778,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Patpete","SubmittedDate":"06\/04\/2013 11:09"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"06\/03\/2013 20:04","GUID":"ea1fa7096368487d98131b922df13379","MemberId":4531263,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Jerry64503","SubmittedDate":"06\/03\/2013 20:04"},{"Comment":"

I used my own chocolate icing and added a chocolate kiss to the center of this cupcake - was a great success\/ will be in my "favorites" recipe box..<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"06\/03\/2013 10:49","GUID":"C559A06E367E49F2A93ED0E4BBD46292","MemberId":2608427,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"zucchini lady","SubmittedDate":"06\/03\/2013 10:49"},{"Comment":"

Great recipe!! Easy and delicious. For a more peanut buttery taste, I've added up to a cup of peanut butter and they still had the same moistness and texture. Used homestyle can frosting though..<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"01\/12\/2013 21:41","GUID":"54560f9eba044bce85be30ab0e6bf7a0","MemberId":5548431,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"LourdesDz","SubmittedDate":"01\/12\/2013 21:41"},{"Comment":"

Very easy to make and SO delicious, light, fluffy...everybody loves them!<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"08\/18\/2012 20:55","GUID":"554e1ddbb05e443d88ec7565868faaee","MemberId":4889087,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"janulla80","SubmittedDate":"08\/18\/2012 20:55"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"08\/16\/2012 19:58","GUID":"679F5EDFBCB9481A804CA92DF6DBAD0D","MemberId":2833147,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"KayMack71","SubmittedDate":"08\/16\/2012 19:58"},{"Comment":"

I tried this recipe, and I thought the cupcakes were wonderful. The peanut butter flavor is light--not heavy like other recipes. They baked up light and fluffy. I baked them for 20 minutes. I used my own chocolate frosting recipe because I wanted to be able to freeze leftovers.. This recipe is definitely a keeper. I will make this recipe again. They freeze well also.<\/p>

EH<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"08\/09\/2012 16:29","GUID":"b32844a4446f4253994f511bcc640c1d","MemberId":5790167,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"stell65","SubmittedDate":"08\/09\/2012 16:29"},{"Comment":"

Delicious and easy peasy!! A definite "keeper".<\/p>

Just a tip: The frosting doesn't stay well in heat as it melts easily. Try another recipe for a summer picnic :)<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"05\/21\/2012 17:35","GUID":"cb2959f965644f559ae07205d193ccfb","MemberId":3870843,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ejshellabarger","SubmittedDate":"05\/21\/2012 17:35"},{"Comment":"

I made the frosting only. It was fabulous! I made mini white cupcakes and frosted them with this recipe and topped them off with a raspberry! I took them to a ladies coffee and dessert night at church. They were so cute and yummy! I know I'll use this frosting recipe again and again. Thanks!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"03\/07\/2012 12:47","GUID":"475a65008e2a4230a0312eafeeb2f5d7","MemberId":1073547,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cherrylady","SubmittedDate":"03\/07\/2012 12:46"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"01\/05\/2012 10:56","GUID":"f7efb476503645429941ccaa9daea4fd","MemberId":4823920,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cutshawe","SubmittedDate":"01\/05\/2012 10:56"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"11\/01\/2011 18:27","GUID":"e6558602283f48af9aae0708b5de14ae","MemberId":2520266,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Joyce M. Shores","SubmittedDate":"11\/01\/2011 18:27"},{"Comment":"

Made these for my daughter's birthday party and her guests loved them! I, too, liked the peanut butter and chocolate combination (think Reese's peanut butter cups!)...and the peanut butter is subtle, not overpowering. This recipe is getting filed in my recipe box!<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"09\/18\/2011 20:30","GUID":"18db01ffc43c47b3b18e46d154dc5922","MemberId":4223087,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"GoodEats69","SubmittedDate":"09\/18\/2011 20:30"},{"Comment":"

These cupcakes were delicious, with an added feature of being SO easy. The cupcakes had a wonderful, moist texture, with the perfect amount of peanut butter taste; not overwhelming. The chocolate frosting is also easy to prepare, and delicious! Will make these again and again; a big hit with my family!<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"08\/15\/2011 20:35","GUID":"33d4133b78b64b0687be42f7b4027c1e","MemberId":5576113,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cindytanner","SubmittedDate":"08\/15\/2011 20:35"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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