Name: Chocolate Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cake
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 29 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package chocolate or yellow cake mix (made with the measurement ingredients on the box ) we used Duncan Hines; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (any kind or brand crunchy or smooth can be used); 1 (16-ounce) can of chocolate frosting with 1/4 cup peanut butter added and mixed together; Or use my Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

Transform a chocolate cake mix into these tender moist peanut butter cupcakes.

Doctored cake mixes are easy to make and versatile with this basic recipe.

The cake mix can be any flavor, any brand and will produce the same delicious results.

Then by adding peanut butter to your favorite flavor of canned frosting you'll have the perfect sweet icing for a quick scratch-tasting cake that fools everyone.

This easy recipe also is perfect for making cupcakes, layer cakes molded cakes and decorated with sprinkles, assorted crushed candy bars, or even mini chocolate chips.

We will have several decorating and frosting idea combinations below.

This peanut butter doctored cake mix recipe is super easy to make and will delight any peanut butter lover out there.

For more doctored cake mix recipes, try these blueberry muffins they're always a huge hit along with my easy banana cake recipe!

Scroll down to our printable recipe card and check out these simple recipe ingredients.

this is a full tray of chocolate peanut butter frosted cupcakes

this is a chocolate cupcake with peanut butter in the cake mix

Why You Will Love This Recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Ease and Convenience: Using a boxed cake mix as a starter cuts down on prep time and the baking process, and perfect for new bakers.
Irresistible Flavor Combination: The classic pairing of rich, sweet chocolate and creamy, peanut butter makes a moist, delicious texture and crumb.
Perfect Texture: Cake mixes are designed to consistently produce a light, moist, and fluffy cupcake, providing the ideal backdrop for dense frostings and fillings.
Versatility: The batter can be easily customized with various mix-ins (such as chocolate chips or chopped peanuts), different types of frosting (buttercream, cream cheese, or ganache), and creative garnishes, allowing for endless variations.
Nostalgic Appeal: The flavors bring back fond memories of childhood with two vintage favorite flavors like peanut butter cups.

ingredients for making peanut butter chocolate cupcakes

Ingredients You Will Need(scroll down to the recipe card for exact measurements)

yellow cake mix or chocolate cake mix any brand
water, eggs, and oil from the boxed ingredient information
peanut butter
canned frosting
For Other Optional Topping Additions: chocolate chips, chopped Reeses peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips, sprinkles

batter for peanut butter cupcakes or cake

Tips

Only yellow or chocolate cake mixes
Bake until the middles are set not browned use a toothpick method
If using cake pans heavily grease or oil spray pay
Always preheat the oven
Use the ingredients on the box of your cake mix
crunchy or smooth peanut butter is fine
chocolate or vanilla canned frostings could be used with the addition of 1/4 cup of peanut butter
cupcakes, sheet cakes, or a combination of 12 cupcakes and one small cake can be made
Use an ice cream scoop for even-sized cupcakes

Pans To Use

Note: Be sure to line the tins or heavily grease them as well as any other pans using
Cupcake Tins (this recipe makes 24 cupcakes)
8 or 9 inches round, square or disposable pans ( this size pan requires 2 pans)
13 x 9 sheet pan (you will need 1 pan)
Character pans for birthdays
Bundt Pan

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More Ideas:

chocolate chips or chopped candy bars
peanut butter chips, or white chocolate added to the batter
peanut butter and jelly-filled cupcakes remove some of the middle and fill
all chocolate frosting topped with chopped Reeses candy bars or another kind you prefer
instead of frosting spread with your favorite jam

peanut butter frosted chocolate cupcakes

Easy Recipes

We just love easy recipes when we are in a hurry especially if you have a last-minute picnic.

Whether you make cupcakes or a full cake they both are perfect for any occasion, entertaining guests, or that last-minute dinner party,

These are great-filled, dusted with powdered sugar, frosted, or even with a scoop of ice cream.

These cupcakes or cakes freeze perfectly decorated and thaw quickly within a few hours!

We would love to hear how you liked this easy doctored cake mix recipe in the comments if you have time!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cupcakes

Yield: 24

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Prep time: 4 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 29 Min

This is a doctored cake mix peanut butter flavored yellow cake. Frosted with canned chocolate frosting with the addition of peanut butter.

Ingredients

1 package chocolate or yellow cake mix (made with the measurement ingredients on the box ) we used Duncan Hines
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (any kind or brand crunchy or smooth can be used)
1 (16-ounce) can of chocolate frosting with 1/4 cup peanut butter added and mixed together
Or use my Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

Instructions

Preheat the oven and heat to 350 degrees.
Mix the cake exactly like the package requirements.
Pour into any kind of greased baking pan, paper-lined cupcake tins, or a molded style pan.
Prepare the cake mix according to package directions, adding 1/2 cup of peanut butter along with the eggs, oil, and water as instructed on the package instructions.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes depending on cupcakes or full-sized cake (refer again to the package instructions.
To ensure the cake is completed cooking use the toothpick in the center to see if it comes clean when removed.
Mix the 1/4 cup of peanut butter with chocolate or vanilla canned frosting, and frost the cooled cake or cupcakes.

Notes

Tips

Only yellow or chocolate cake mixes
Bake until the middles are set not browned use a toothpick method
If using cake pans heavily grease or oil spray pay
Always preheat the oven
Use the ingredients on the box of your cake mix
crunchy or smooth peanut butter is fine
chocolate or vanilla canned frostings could be used with the addition of 1/4 cup of peanut butter
cupcakes, sheet cakes, or a combination of 12 cupcakes and one small cake can be made
Use an ice cream scoop for even-sized cupcakes

More Ideas:

chocolate chips or chopped candy bars
peanut butter chips, or white chocolate added to the batter
peanut butter and jelly-filled cupcakes remove some of the middle and fill
all chocolate frosting topped with chopped Reeses candy bars or another kind you prefer
instead of frosting spread with your favorite jam

Pans To Use

Note: Be sure to line the tins or heavily grease them as well as any other pans using
Cupcake Tins (this recipe makes 24 cupcakes)
8 or 9 inches round, square or disposable pans ( this size pan requires 2 pans)
13 x 9 sheet pan (you will need 1 pan)
Character pans for birthdays
Bundt Pan