Preheat the oven to 350°F & line your cupcake tin with paper liners
Prepare the cake recipe according to the instructions on that recipe post & divide the batter evenly filling 3/4 of the way to the top
Bake for approximately 20 minutes or when a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
While the cupcakes are cooling (I like to put mine in the freezer for at least an hour to get cold)
Prepare the buttercream recipe then add the peanut butter powder at the last stage of mixing *If you do not have peanut butter powder use creamy peanut butter ½ cup
Next prepare the ganache & let that cool at room temperature
Once your cupcakes are completely cold hollow out the centers & fill with peanut butter buttercream with an additional small swirl of icing on top
Freeze for about 10 minutes then dip the tops into the ganache
Garnish the rims of each cupcake with chopped toasted peanuts
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Notes
Storage Cupcakes will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, if the room is too warm they will be a floppy mess so refrigeration is necessary Refrigerate for up to 1 week in an airtight container