Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes

These Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic sandwich. Moist peanut butter cupcakes are swirled with strawberry jam and topped with creamy peanut butter frosting. A perfect combination of flavors in every bite!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup strawberry jam
• 1/4 cup crushed peanuts optional
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
• Peanut butter frosting store-bought or homemade

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners

In a mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, and granulated sugar until smooth

Add the egg and milk, and mix until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined

Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the cupcake batter

Add a small spoonful of strawberry jam on top of each cupcake batter

Use a toothpick to swirl the jam into the batter to create a marbled effect

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them with peanut butter frosting

Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top if desired and dust with powdered sugar for a finishing touch

Serve and enjoy your Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes!