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Cupcake with a Mini Cupcake on Top

These tasty and adorable cupcakes are easy and delicious!
Author Laurie Bennett

Ingredients

  • 1 C. Butter softened
  • 2 C. Sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • 2 3/4 C. Flour
  • 2 1/4 Tsp. Baking Powder
  • 3/4 Tsp. Salt
  • 1 C. Milk
  • 2 Tbsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 C. Butter softened
  • 4 C. Confectioners’ Sugar
  • 2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 5 to 6 Tbsp. Heavy Cream or Whole Milk
  • 2 Tbsp. Creamy Peanut Butter
  • Miniature Reese’s for topping
  • Sprinkles for topping, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat the butter until fluffy.
  • Add sugar and beat until well blended.
  • Mix in eggs, one at a time, and beat well.
  • Add in flour mixture, then the milk and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Fill cupcake liners 1/2 full and bake 20-25 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.
  • While cupcakes cool, prepare Easy Butter Cream Frosting (Thank you MojoSavings.com) by combining the butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream or whole milk together in a large bowl. Add creamy peanut butter to the other ingredients and mix all together with an electric mixer. Add milk as needed for consistency desired.
  • Frost cupcakes and add miniature Reese’s to the tops.
  • Serve and Enjoy!