The Story: I got an adorable email last month from a girl asking for a recipe she can use to make cupcakes for her boyfriend. Of course, I obliged. But I had to think about it… what kind of cupcakes do the men want for Valentine’s Day? Nothing covered in pink and red. Probably nothing…
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats
The Story: I make really fancy things most weeks. Cupcakes with fillings and ganches and buttercreams and blah blah blah. But guess what, I just like the simple treats the best. Rice Krispy Treats have always held a special place in my heart, but these peanut butter bars are just out of control. I took…
Peanut Butter Nutella Cupcakes
The Story: Some times I have a very long day. And long days usually end with me on the couch watching TV and eating something I shouldn’t. This week, it was jar of Nutella. Because I didn’t finish off jar… Peanut Butter Cakes: 6 tablespoons butter, softened ¾ cup creamy peanut butter 1…
Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
The Story: Peanut butter and I have a spastic relationship. I can remember days when I would sit down and eat 15 peanut butter cups and not think anything bad of that. But it also grosses me out to watch people eat it straight out of the jar. In the…
Chocolate Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
The Story: Birthday request: “I want something with banana and peanut butter…oh, chocolate would be good too!” Happy 21st Birthday Kierea! Cakes: 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed ½ cup oil ¼ cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 1 box Devil’s Food Cake Mix Peanut Butter Buttercream: ¼ cup butter 8 oz cream…
Banana, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Cupcakes
The Story: So here is the deal, I was slightly deprived as a child. My brother was allergic to peanut butter, so we rarely had it in the house. (My father loves the stuff, so he would sometimes sneak it in and hide it in the pantry.) So all of the peanut…
Peanut Butter and Banana Cupcakes
The Story: Peanut butter and banana. Today I found out I’m not really a fan unless it comes in cupcake form. Your Homebased Mom sent me this recipe from Annie’s Eats and I decided to give it a try. Peanut Butter and Banana Cupcakes Banana Cakes: 1 ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons…
Reese’s Pieces Cupcakes
The Story: Whenever I was at the grocery store this last summer, I would buy Reese’s Pieces. Whenever I saw them, they would just magically appear in my hand or in my cart. The funny thing? I don’t even really like them. But my best friend…









