peanut butter hazelnut chocolate cupcakes

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54 Pinches
Yorktown, VA
Updated on Feb 5, 2011

I would like to say this is a recipe that I have changed a bit and I'd like to give most of the credit to Kathleen Taylor for it.

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yield 12-16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces semi sweet chocolate
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 - whole eggs
  • 3 - egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • - nutella
  • - peanut butter
  • - chocolate chips (optional)

How To Make peanut butter hazelnut chocolate cupcakes

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  • Step 3
    Melt chocolate and butter ont the stove.Use a medium sauce pan because you will be mixing in the other ingredients.Stir with a wire wisk until chocolate is melted.Try not to heat up the chocolate too much or for too long or it will burn.
  • Step 4
    Add the vanilla, powdered sugar, flour, and espresso powder and mix well.
  • Step 5
    Move the mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and egg yolks and beat until well blended.
  • Step 6
    Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake pan.
  • Step 7
    Bake for about 12 minutes, then use a toothpick to make sure they're cooked. They should be soft in the middle and a bit firmer on the top and edges.
  • Step 8
    Inject nutella into the center of the cupcake using a frosting or piping bag or any other icing tool.
  • Step 9
    Spread peanut butter on top of the cupcake.Garnish with chocolate chips if you'd like.You can also use a little left over espresso powder and sprinkle it on top.
  • Step 10
    EAT IT!

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