Double Dark Chocolate Cupcakes: 12 Irresistible Delights

Double Dark Chocolate Cupcakes filled with creamy peanut butter and topped with rich chocolate frosting.

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For the Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon vinegar)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well combined.
Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter for frosting until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
Once cupcakes are cool, use a knife or corer to remove a small section from the center of each cupcake.
Fill the center of each cupcake with the peanut butter filling.
Top each filled cupcake with chocolate frosting.
Serve at room temperature and enjoy!