Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Twirled Frosting

Devil's Food Cupcakes w Choc and Peanut Butter Twirled Frosting RecipeI have been enjoying the sweetest of days.  My niece’s Bat Mitzvah gathered family in beautiful bucolic Sonoma County, California – a place that stole a piece of my soul many years ago.  A second niece celebrated the pivotal milestone of turning twenty-one.  And, to add icing to my cake, Jael was able to join us from New York for the weekend.  Few things in life provide more joy and warmth than family gatherings, the kind when multiple families from the same tree collect in one place for the singular purpose of sharing another’s accomplishments and successes.   And that is how I spent this past weekend, nourished with both the love of family and more food than was reasonable to eat.
Devil's Food Cupcakes w Choc and Peanut Butter Twirled Frosting RecipeI had the great honor of providing dessert for my niece’s luncheon.  Flying from LAX to SFO with dozens of cookies and macarons, even if only on an hour long flight, was a challenge.  Only a few macaron were sacrificed in transport.  Cupcakes were the central theme of the dessert table.  It was impossible to fly twelve dozen cupcakes on a plane that would have amounted to hundreds of dollars in baggage fees, not to mention the condition they would have been in upon arrival.  So, I spent Friday baking and frosting.  Such a sweet day, in my sister-in-law’s kitchen with other family members, fluttering about with the united purpose of creating a memorable and scrumptious meal.

Devil's Food Cupcakes w Choc and Peanut Butter Twirled Frosting RecipeDevil's Food Cupcakes w Choc and Peanut Butter Twirled Frosting RecipeNow, to put a final exclamation point at the end of this past weekend’s cupcake extravaganza, I bring you a cupcake I created to satisfy anyone who is a devotee of the infamous peanut butter cup.

Devil's Food Cupcakes w Choc and Peanut Butter Twirled Frosting RecipeDevil's Food Cupcakes w Choc and Peanut Butter Twirled Frosting Recipe

 

Source:  Mary Weinberg of Sifting Focus




25 thoughts on “Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Twirled Frosting

  1. Wow! Mary, these photos are absolutely stunning. Not to mention that the cupcakes look absolutely incredible, especially for a peanut butter lover like myself. 🙂 I always look forward to big family gatherings; it’s so fun to make dessert for everyone to enjoy.

  2. These cupcakes taste even better than they look.

    And they look fantastic ! Your photography skills are elegant and sophisticated.

    Your loving husband.

  3. Also meant to add that the dessert table at the Bat Mitzvah was spectacular. Your baking, your designing -everything – were all spectacular. You did it all beautifully -down to the smallest detail. You are amazing.

  4. First off, I am so glad all went well with your niece’s Bat Mitzvah! How lucky she was to have you and your delicious talents!

    These. Cupcakes. Oh my, they are incredible. And your photography! I am swooning, my friend 🙂

  5. Lovely photos Mary and I always enjoy you’re writings. Sonoma has been in the air lately as my Mom and I almost went through Sonoma to visit some of my friends on our way down from Idaho but decided just to much in one trip. So we are planning a trip to wine country in next couple months. We will talk!

  6. Beautiful photos Mary. The peanut butter swirl in the icing is beautiful and reminds me of the swirled soft-serve I just saw in Ocean City this weekend! Also, is that utensil some kind of rough nut grinder? Very fun!

    • So funny, I enjoyed a swirled soft-served ice cream in San Diego this weekend. Very nostalgic. Yes, that is a nut grinder in the photos. I find them at flea markets. Just bought one for my sister. I will keep my eye out for another one for you. And…as I write this, I have another batch of these cupcakes in the oven. So fun to make – and eat!

  7. Mary, first of all the photos are beautiful. Since Michele was able to pick up some peanut butter cupcakes I was also fortunate to sample one. Very moist and for me the right mix of chocolate and peanut better. Reese’s has nothing on you. Always looking forward to the next project. Steve

  8. Aww, family gatherings really are great and fun to have. I`m glad you had fun! These cupcakes sound amazing. I love the chocolate and peanut butter combo.

  9. M,

    I have a recipe much like this. The only difference is a 1t espresso powder in the cocoa liquid. Unfortunately, I take pictures like a red light camera, pretty much useless. Thanks for reminding me of these beauties. Well, time to bake.

    • My pleasure! Thanks for your lovely comment – and now I am reminded once again of these cupcakes I posted a while back. I agree, it’s time to bake!

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