Reese's...the Cupcake Kind

I have recently become a bit of a Cupcake Queen, to the point where I am finally starting to understand the science of what goes into making a great cupcake. I've been going back and forth about whether or not to post these recipes, as this blog is mainly about cooking, but I've decided to roll with it and add the baking, plus all things food-related. Deal with it.

That being said, I made the most bangin' cupcakes last night! Chocolate cupcakes with a Peanut Butter Cream Cheese frosting, topped with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Oh yes.

What you'll need:
(Chocolate Cupcakes)
-2 cups Sugar
-1 3/4 cups All Purpose Flour
-3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa
-1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
-1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
-1 tsp Salt
-2 Eggs
-1 cup Whole Milk
-1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
-2 tsp Vanilla Extract
-1 cup Boiling Water

What you'll need:
(Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting-http://www.yourcupofcake.com/2010/11/peanut-butter-and-banana-cupcakes.html)
-8 oz. Cream Cheese
-4 tbsp Butter, softened
-1/2 cup creamy Peanut Butter
-3 cups powdered Confectioner's Sugar
-1/4 cup Heavy Cream
-Reese's mini Peanut Butter Cups

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Sugar, Flour, Cocoa, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Salt. Add the Eggs, Milk, and Vanilla, and beat on medium speed for 1-2 mins. Stir in the boiling water.

It is important to note that at this point, your batter will look very watery. DO NOT PANIC. It's supposed to look like this. I poured my batter into a measuring cup with a spout so I could easily pour it into the cupcake liners. Fill 24 cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter. Bake at 350 for about 20-25 mins, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

While your cupcakes are baking, you can get started on your frosting. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until mixed well. Add the peanut butter and let it sit for 2 mins. Add the Confectioner's Sugar and Heavy Cream and beat well until smooth and light.

Once your cupcakes have cooled, ice each, top with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and serve. These were an absolute hit in my office-gone by lunch time!