Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes


It's a classic combination -  Peanut Butter and Jelly.  It's sweet and salty, nutty and fruity.  As a twist on this back to school treat, these cupcakes from Martha's Stewart's Cupcakes, did not not disappoint.


The cupcake batter was thick, but packed lots of peanut butter flavor.  I omitted the extra chopped nuts because, while I like nuts, I don't like crunchy interrupting my soft, tender sweets.  It's a texture thing I just can't get past - like the occasional jello with celery that would turn up at the church basement potlucks.


I decided that a dollop of Jelly on the top of the frosted cupcake just wasn't enough, so I scooped a well out of the cupcake and filled the peanut butter cupcake with jelly as well.


The piped on peanut butter icing went right on top.

Speaking of icing, I knew from the start that 1/3 of a cup of powdered sugar just wouldn't be enough. While I appreciate a dessert that's not-too-sweet, I didn't want to feel like I was eating peanut butter out of a jar.  A full cup of powdered sugar did the trick.


Strawberry jam glistens on top -


and packs some extra punch in the middle.

All in all, I thought this was a very tasty cupcake packed with Peanut Butter and Jelly flavor.

You can find this delicious recipe right here on Martha's Website.

Thanks to Karen at Karen's Cakes, Cookies and More for this month's Martha Stewart's Cupcakes Club Pick!



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Comments

The Poet Herself said…
Yum! Those look fantastic! I really need to make these some time...

Found you at Sweet Tooth Friday. :)
September 16, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Coley said…
This looks sooo good! Especially for a girl who LOVES peanut butter! Found you through Jane Deere linky :)
September 16, 2011 at 1:26 PM
PhDcupcaker said…
What a great idea to put the jelly inside. I thought these were a little dense and even a bit dry. Putting some jelly inside would have really helped. If I make these again I am totally going to do that. As always, I love your pictures!
September 17, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Kim McCallie said…
These are beautiful! I love the idea of PB&J cupcakes. So clever. I'll definitely add these to my to-do list. I'd like to invite you to share these on Sweet Indulgences Sunday.

http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/2011/09/sweet-indulgences-sunday-22.html
September 17, 2011 at 4:57 PM
rebecca @ beurrista said…
Great minds think alike! I definitely appreciate that extra jelly in the middle. Moistened up the cake part nicely.
September 17, 2011 at 7:57 PM
Melissa said…
Hopped on over here from TT&J Link Party. This sounds soooo good! It's like an adult throwback to a childhood favorite, and I can't wait to try these out! :) Thanks for sharing!

http://mnarbaugh.blogspot.com
September 18, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Jenny said…
Rachel, your photos are always so beautiful! Also, I hope I never encounter celery in my Jello. :)
September 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Miz Helen said…
Hi Rachel,
My friend and I were looking at your cupcakes yesterday and drooling all over them, they look so delicious! Hope you are having a great week end and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
September 18, 2011 at 2:08 PM
Anne said…
Those sound amazing!
September 20, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Lori said…
OMG....drool!!!! I'm going to make these with Cherry Perserves. Have you ever had Smucker's Cherry Jam? TO. DIE. FOR. Especially if you love cherry pie.
THANKS for bringing the recipe and YOUR added ideas to my attention! :)
September 20, 2011 at 1:33 PM
Allison @ Alli 'n Son said…
These would be a hit at my house! I love a good filled cupcake.

Thanks for stopping by Sweet Tooth Friday,
September 21, 2011 at 5:34 AM
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