Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes Recipe

Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (19)

  • For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour (See Notes)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup creamy salted peanut butter (See Notes)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup milk, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup grape jelly
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  • For the Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces and at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup creamy salted peanut butter (See Notes)

Directions

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