Chocolatecakepeanutbuttercups Recipes

Steps:

• Trim 12 paper muffin cup liners to half of their height.
• Place 1/2 chocolate chips in a microwave safe container. Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring after each minute. Spoon melted chocolate into muffin cups, filling halfway. With a spoon, draw the chocolate up the sides of the cups until evenly coated. Cool in the refrigerator until firm.
• In a small bowl, mix together peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and salt. divide into the chocolate cups. Melt the remaining chocolate, and spoon over peanut butter. Spread chocolate to edges of cups.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter, salt and powdered sugar until firm. Slowly melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler over hot, not boiling, water. You may also melt them in a microwave oven set on high for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through the heating time. Grease the muffin tin cups and spoon some chocolate into each cup, filling halfway. With a spoon, draw the chocolate up the edges of each cup until all sides are coated. Cool in the refrigerator until firm. Spread about a teaspoon of peanut butter onto the chocolate in each cup, leaving room for the final chocolate layer. Pour some chocolate onto the top of each candy and spread it to the edges. Let sit at room temperature, or covered in the refrigerator. Turn out of the pan when firm.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
• Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a bowl until crumbs are moistened. Press into the bottom of each paper liner to form a crust. Place a peanut butter cup in the center of each crust.
• Beat cream cheese with a handheld electric mixer until fluffy. Add sugar, flour, and vanilla extract; beat well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Spoon cream cheese mixture over the peanut butter cups and graham cracker crusts.
• Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, about 20 minutes. Allow cheesecake cups to cool completely.

Steps:

• Prepare the chocolate cups: I cut squares of sponge that measured about 1 1/2-inches square. Wrap each square with plastic wrap. Dip each square into the tempered chocolate. Make sure the chocolate covers at least 1/2-inch up the side of the sponge mold. Set the chocolate square on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat to make as many chocolate cups as you would like. Wait until the chocolate sets. If necessary, place the chocolate squares in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes.
• When the chocolate has set, gently squeeze the sponge and lift up to remove it from the chocolate. Do not press or pull too hard or you will break the chocolate.
• Prepare the filling: Place a 1-quart saucepan half filled with water over high heat and bring to a simmer. Make a double boiler by setting a medium-size mixing bowl over the simmering water. Place the chopped chocolate in the mixing bowl and heat until completely melted. Stir occasionally and keep an eye on the chocolate as it melts so that it doesn't burn. Once melted, remove the mixing bowl from the heat. Stir the chocolate until smooth and set aside until cool to the touch but not so cold that it begins to harden and set.
• Place the peanut butter in a medium-size mixing bowl. Add the cooled chocolate and whisk together. This mixture will be stiff and begin to set quickly, so whisk vigorously and thoroughly to combine.
• Place the chocolate peanut butter in a pastry bag with a medium-sized opening (no tip). Fill each chocolate cup to about 1/8 inch from the top. Let the peanut butter cups set at room temperature for about 1 hour, then serve. If you are in a hurry, you can place the peanut butter cups in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. They can also be frozen for 2 weeks if well wrapped in plastic wrap. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Jacques' tip: To make a lighter dessert, add about 1 cup of crispy rice cereal (recommended: Rice Krispies). Sometimes I garnish this tiny treat with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh peanuts.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. If your bundt pan is dark coated/black, preheat oven to 325. Grease and flour and Bundt cake pan; set aside.
• IGNORE the cake mix package directions.
• In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, sour cream and eggs until smooth.
• Pour HALF of this batter into the prepared Bundt cake pan.
• Evenly spread out the 12 halved pieces of mini peanut butter cups over the batter.
• Evenly top with remaining batter.
• Bake at 350 for about 50-60 minutes (or 325 for dark pans) or until toothpick tests done.
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes and turn upside down to release the cake. Cool completely.
• After completely cooled, place the choc chips and peanut butter in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Melt over low heat stirring constantly (or microwave in bowlintermittantly) until melted and smooth.
• Drizzle over the cooled cake.
• *****If you own the Pampered Chef's Bundt Stoneware, follow these directions, but microwave for about 12 minutes (microwave oven times will vary) and proceed as written.*****.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a large bowl, prepare the cake batter.
• Divide the batter evenly among a lined muffin tin, filling halfway.
• Place a peanut butter cup in each, then top with remaining batter, filling about ¾ of the way up.
• Bake for 20 minutes, then cool.
• In a separate bowl, combine peanut butter and vanilla frosting, stirring until smooth.
• Then halve the remaining peanut butter cups.
• Pipe the frosting onto each cupcake, then top with the peanut butter cup halves.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Set 18 mini paper baking cups on a baking sheet. Melt 4 ounces of the chocolate either over a double boiler on the stove top or in short bursts in the microwave. Spoon 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each cup. Use an offset spatula or a small spoon to spread the chocolate slightly up the sides of each baking cup; make sure you have an even chocolate base at the bottom of each cup. Let cool at room temperature for about 15 to 20 minutes until mostly solid.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract and salt. (Make sure the peanut butter is well-combined in the jar before you measure it.) Transfer the peanut butter mixture to a resealable plastic bag and seal it tightly.
• Cut one corner of the plastic bag and pipe 2 to 3 teaspoons of peanut butter mixture into the center of each cup. With a very lightly moistened finger, tamp down the peanut butter and make it flat and even, but leave a bit of space between the peanut butter and the edge of the paper cup (you should be able to see a ring of chocolate peeking from below the peanut butter).
• Melt the remaining 5 ounces of chocolate. Spoon 1 teaspoon of chocolate onto the top of each cup. Use an offset spatula or a small spoon to spread the chocolate evenly over the top and down the sides of the cup. Refrigerate until solid, about 30 minutes.

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Place a scant teaspoonful inside each foil cup and rotate it gently in the palm of your hand to coat the sides and bottom. (Use a spoon to help coat the sides if necessary.) , Place cups in miniature muffin pans; chill until firm. Set remaining chocolate aside. In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, milk powder, corn syrup and vanilla until smooth. , Shape into 1-in. balls; press one ball into each chocolate cup. Top with remaining melted chocolate. Chill until set. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and/or line 2 (8-inch) round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pans.
• Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on low speed until combined. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
• With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry. With mixer still on low, add the coffee and stir just to combine, scraping the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
• Place 1 layer, flat side up, on a flat plate or cake pedestal. With a knife or offset spatula, spread the top with frosting. Place the second layer on top, rounded side up, and spread the frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake.
• Chop up your peanut butter cups and stick them all over the cake!
• Chocolate Frosting.
• 6 ounces good semisweet chocolate.
• 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature.
• 1 extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature.
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
• 1 1/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar.
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder.
• 2 teaspoons water.
• Chop the chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until just melted and set aside until cooled to room temperature.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until light yellow and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and continue beating for 3 minutes.
• Turn the mixer to low, gradually add the confectioners' sugar, then beat at medium speed, scraping down the bowl as necessary, until smooth and creamy.
• Dissolve the coffee powder in 2 teaspoons of the hottest tap water. On low speed, add the chocolate and coffee to the butter mixture and mix until blended. Don't whip! Spread immediately on the cooled cake.

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt chocolate, butter and shortening; stir until smooth. Place foil or paper miniature baking cups in a miniature muffin tin. Place 1 tablespoon of chocolate mixture in each cup. , In a microwave, melt peanut butter; stir until smooth. Spoon into cups. Top with remaining chocolate mixture. Remelt chocolate mixture if necessary. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth.
• Add eggs and mix until combined.
• Fold in melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
• Line a muffin tin with muffin liners. Place a peanut butter cup upside down in each cup.
• Fill cups ¾-full with cheesecake mixture.
• Bake 20 minutes, cool completely, and refrigerate for 3 hours.
• Enjoy!