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May 17, 2015 Cake: Cups & Minis

Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Mousse Filling and Peanut Butter Frosting

Devil Cupcakes with Choc Mousse Filling and PB Frosting

This is my current favourite and by far, the most-produced cupcake combination in the kitchen, and I finally felt a need to blog about them. The very first chocolate and peanut butter combination came from here (pardon the quality of those photos heh), which is also a cupcake, but has a different cake recipe. It’s a bit more troublesome as it uses the traditional “whip-the-butter-and-sugar” route. The second combination came from here, which is a layered cake with jam and peanut butter I made for my friend’s birthday – and that is the combination I’ve stuck with ever since.

Devil Cupcakes with Choc Mousse Filling and PB Frosting

The chocolate cake is my current favourite chocolate cake base recipe – making it is super easy as it’s a one-bowl recipe. Texture wise, it’s heavier and richer than a genoise so it holds fillings well but not too overwhelmingly rich that makes you sick of the cake after a few mouthfuls. The use of a good-quality cocoa powder really helps to bring out the chocolatey note in these cupcakes.


I love filled cupcakes as it makes cupcakes so much more interesting. Imagine the surprise when you find that there’s something hidden inside the cupcake! Fillings add in a whole new dimension of flavour and also help to keep the cupcakes moist. I’ve filled them with strawberry jelly, cream cheese frosting, chocolate mousse etc. I’m thinking of an exotic flavour to fill them in the next time, maybe sesame?

And if you love peanut butter, this frosting is definitely something to die for. I love it because I can control the amount of sweetness with salt (I love peanut butter that is more on the salty side). It’s also creamy and so delicious with the chocolate cake base.

Devil Cupcakes with Choc Mousse Filling and PB Frosting

Making these cupcakes is not difficult and all the components can be made all on the same day. But what I like and tend to do is to bake the cupcakes a day before, then fill and frost them the next day before the party. You can also make the cupcakes even earlier and keep them in the refrigerator, just let them come to room temperature before serving so the frosting and mousse can soften.

So let’s get baking!

Step-by-step Photos

Cupcakes

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1) Measure the wet ingredients and sugar together in a large mixing bowl.2) Sift in the dry ingredients.
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3) Beat the heck out of the mixture until fully incorporated.4) Divide the batter and bake until the cupcakes are done

Chocolate Mousse

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1) Melt some dark chocolate and let it cool.2) Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks formed.
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3) Fold in the whipped cream.4) And ta-da! Your mousse is ready.

Peanut Butter Frosting

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1) Measure all the frosting ingredients.2) Beat until light and creamy.

Assembly

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1) Grab your cooled cupcakes.2) Cut out a cone from the cupcakes so you have a cavity.
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3) Fill the cavities with the chocolate mousse. I am super generous with the amount of mousse filled.4) Replace the top of the cupcake, it's okay if it doesn't cover the mousse completely.
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5) Frost the cupcake with the peanut butter frosting.6) And decorate them if desired!

Devil Cupcakes with Choc Mousse Filling and PB Frosting
Time to serve!

vaBest Recipes for Everyone Event

I’m submitting this to Best Recipes for Everyone May 2015 Event (Theme: My Favourite Desserts), organised by Fion of XuanHom’s Mom and co-hosted by Aunty Young.


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Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Mousse Filling and Peanut Butter Frosting

Definition of "crowd pleaser" - One-bowl chocolate cupcakes filled with an easy no-egg dark chocolate mousse and frosted with an insanely creamy and delicious peanut butter frosting.
By Jasline N.
Prep Time1 hour hr
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Servings: 20 to 24 cupcakes

INGREDIENTS
 

Cupcakes

  • 115 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature (1/2 cup)
  • 115 grams caster sugar, 1/2 cup
  • 200 grams brown sugar, 1 cup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 375 ml full-fat milk, at room temperature (1½ cups)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 250 grams all-purpose flour, 2 cups
  • 60 grams good quality cocoa powder, like Varlhona (1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon table salt, 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Chocolate Mousse

  • 85 ml heavy cream, minimum 32% fat (1/3 cup)
  • 80 grams good-quality dark chocolate, melted and cooled

Peanut Butter Frosting

  • 170 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature (3/4 cup)
  • 225 grams peanut butter, 1 cup
  • 165 to 185 grams icing sugar, sifted (1⅓ to 1½ cups)
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt, more if desired

Assembly

  • Chocolate balls, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). Line cupcake moulds with paper liners and set aside.
  • Measure the butter, caster sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, milk and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Using an electric mixer, mix the mixture on low for 1 minute, then on high speed for 3 minutes, scrapping down the sides occasionally.
  • Fill the cupcake liners about 3/4 full and bake for 22 to 25 minutes until cake is risen and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely.

Chocolate Mousse

  • Place the cream in a chilled mixing bowl. Whip the cream until soft peaks formed. Fold the cream into the cooled, melted chocolate until fully incorporated. If not using immediately, chill the mousse in the refridgerator.

Peanut Butter Frosting

  • Place the butter, peanut butter, icing sugar and salt in a mixing bowl. Beat for 5 to 7 minutes until light and creamy. Taste and add more salt or icing sugar to get desired sweetness and stiffness.

Assembly

  • Using a small paring knife, cut a cone out of the cupcake. Fill with chocolate mousse to the top. Cut off most of the small end of the cone and replace the top on top of the cupcake.
  • Place the peanut butter frosting in a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and frost the cupcakes. Decorate with chocolate balls if using.
  • Store the cupcakes in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let the cupcakes come to room temperature (let them sit on the table counter for about 15 to 20 minutes) before serving.

NOTES

- I've made the recipe with both dark and light brown sugar and found minimal differences. So use whichever brown sugar you have on hand.
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Comments

  1. Charlie says

    July 20, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Yum these look amazing! Your peanut butter frosting looks so light and fluffy!! Will defiantly have to make these sometime soon <3

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      July 21, 2015 at 12:42 pm

      Thank you Charlie! Let me know how it goes for you!

      Reply
  2. Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says

    May 21, 2015 at 6:08 am

    Chocolate and peanut butter is probably my favorite combo ever. This sounds like heaven in a dessert 🙂

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 21, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks Cathleen, it’s so many people’s favourite combination!

      Reply
  3. kitchenriffs says

    May 20, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    I love the combo of chocolate and peanut butter! One of the best combos. Ever! You’ve outdone yourself with these cupcakes — really good stuff. Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 21, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      Thanks John! Agree with you on the best combos! 😉

      Reply
  4. Liz Berg says

    May 20, 2015 at 5:50 pm

    What magnificent cupcakes—and filling with chocolate mousse makes them SO irresistible!!!

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 21, 2015 at 12:15 pm

      Thanks Liz! They are a very yummy combination indeed!

      Reply
  5. Raymund says

    May 19, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    Wow look at that beauty, I wanna lick those icing from my screen 🙂

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 20, 2015 at 9:57 am

      Haha let me get you a tissue Raymund! 😉

      Reply
  6. Karen (Luvswesavory) says

    May 19, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    Hi Jasline,
    Definitely these chocolate + mousse + creamy peanut butter frosting cupcakes are yummy-licious. But I could only admire your lovely pictures … cos my waistline is beyond expansion. .. sob sob!

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 20, 2015 at 9:57 am

      Hi Karen! Awwww I know what you mean, but I’m sure just 1 won’t hurt, let’s exercise together!

      Reply
  7. Monica says

    May 19, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    What a sensational cupcake creation! The chocolate mousse filling totally makes it for me but as you well know, it’s the thought behind every component. This chocolate-peanut butter combination is dreamy for a chocolate and pb lover like me! So nice…

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 20, 2015 at 9:56 am

      Thank you Monica, I’m glad I found a chocolate and pb lover, hooray! I’ll see if I can whip up any chocolate and pb combinations in the future 😉

      Reply
  8. neela manogar says

    May 19, 2015 at 11:08 am

    Cup cakes are so tempting. Wonderful clicks.

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 20, 2015 at 9:55 am

      Thank you Neela!

      Reply
  9. Aunty Young says

    May 19, 2015 at 10:46 am

    Hi Jasline, these looks like such sinfully delicious cupcakes! Also, you’ve decorated them beautifully. Really love them. Thanks for sharing them at BREE. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 20, 2015 at 9:55 am

      Thank you Aunty Young for the compliments! Glad to be a part of this event. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Juliana says

    May 19, 2015 at 5:47 am

    Wow Jasline, these cupcakes are so cute…and I love the combination of chocolate cake, mousse and peanut butter frosting.
    Have a great week 🙂

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 20, 2015 at 9:55 am

      Thanks Juliana, it’s my favourite combination right now. Have a great week too!

      Reply
  11. Choc Chip Uru says

    May 19, 2015 at 2:03 am

    Your cupcakes are perfection, they look delicious 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 20, 2015 at 9:54 am

      Thank you so much my friend!

      Reply
  12. All That I'm Eating says

    May 18, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    These look so good and I love the idea of that chocolate mousse filling.

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 20, 2015 at 9:54 am

      Hi Caroline, thank you! The mousse helps to keep the cupcakes moist!

      Reply
  13. Blackswan says

    May 18, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    Omg, I’m salivating now! Love your food shots, dear! xoxo

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 18, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      Thank you so much Shirley! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Mir says

    May 18, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    Your photos are great! Beyond great! Don’t ever say otherwise.
    And these cupcakes are probably my dream flavor. I would totally pay some serious cash for these at a local cupcakery!

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 18, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      Hi Mir, you totally made my day, thank you so much for leaving such sweet comments! If I have the chance to meet you, I’ll made this for you, for free! 😉

      Reply
  15. 厨苑食谱 says

    May 18, 2015 at 8:40 am

    看到这被挤了满满的内餡, 我好想一口咬下呢! 嘻嘻。。

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 18, 2015 at 3:17 pm

      谢谢你 May! 我这次做太多馅了,所以一直~~~挤馅进去哈哈。

      Reply
  16. Rumbling Tummy says

    May 18, 2015 at 8:40 am

    Looking at your lovely cupcakes makes me misses them.

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 18, 2015 at 3:16 pm

      Hi Edith, thank you! Wish I can send one your way!

      Reply
  17. Mimi Bakery House says

    May 18, 2015 at 6:39 am

    These are absolutely a fantastic idea…choc…mousse…peanut butter…oh sounds so goood!!!

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 18, 2015 at 7:32 am

      Yes it’s a delicious combination that has never gone wrong for me before!

      Reply
  18. Vivian Pang says

    May 18, 2015 at 2:18 am

    Looks very attractive and feel like want some now! These lovely cupcakes are really great to serve crowd.

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 18, 2015 at 7:32 am

      Hi Vivian, thank you! They are indeed a great way to please the crowd 🙂

      Reply
  19. elabakes says

    May 18, 2015 at 2:08 am

    Oh man, these look so perfect!

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 18, 2015 at 7:32 am

      Aww thank you!

      Reply
  20. Georgina says

    May 17, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    These cupcakes look really delicious! Beautiful photographs too…

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 18, 2015 at 7:30 am

      Hi Georgina, thank you so much for the sweet comments!

      Reply
  21. bentodays says

    May 17, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Looks super yummy! Gorgeous food photography, and this is making me so hungry late at night!

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 18, 2015 at 7:29 am

      Hi Jean! Haha reading food blogs at night is such a dangerous thing to do!

      Reply
  22. Sokehah Cheah says

    May 17, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    I like your pictures, they’re so pretty and the paper cups too. But your bakes look very tempting too!

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 18, 2015 at 7:29 am

      Hi Cheah! Thank you so much! I love the paper cups too because it’s so pretty but they are a little troublesome to eat because it’s quite hard to peel them :p

      Reply
  23. Daniela says

    May 17, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    Oh Jasline,
    You know that I’m a chocoholic and these cupcakes look like heaven to me!

    Reply
    • Jasline N. says

      May 18, 2015 at 7:24 am

      Hi Daniela I fixed the spelling error 😉 Thank you so much for the compliments! Chocolate never fails to please 😉

      Reply

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