Alright, so I promised ya’ll a couple recipes this weekend, didn’t I?
Well let’s start with what quite possibly is a new favorite frosting of mine…
Milk Chocolate & Peanut Butter Swirl Frosting.
Trust me. It tastes just as amazing as it sounds. I wouldn’t lie to you. 
I used it in conjunction with my usual Chocolate PB Cup cupcakes, but actually baked the cupcakes from scratch. Woah nelly!
Let’s just say there’s no turnin’ back now. Hubby even says it may be his favorite cupcake of mine to date.
Milk Chocolate & Peanut Butter Swirl Frosting
(Makes approx. 3 cups)
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk (or more, depending on desired consistency)
- 4 oz milk chocolate, melted & cooled
Prep Directions:
Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Add milk, 1-2 tsp at a time, until frosting reaches your desired consistency.
Divide frosting into two bowls. Set one portion aside and combine your melted and cooled milk chocolate to the other. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until combined. If needed, add more powdered sugar and/or milk to reach your desired consistency.
Decorating Directions:
Fit a pastry bag with a round or star tip*. Spoon peanut butter frosting along one side of the bag and spoon chocolate frosting along the other side of the bag (frostings will be side by side). Pipe frosting in swirls onto cupcakes. ENJOY!
*I used a large star tip for the cupcakes shown here.
I was a little nervous on how the decorating part would turn out, seeing as though I’d never tried swirling two frostings together. However, it was fairly easy once the frosting was actually in the bag.
And either way, it was totally worth the extra effort when I saw how cute they turned out.
Then again, maybe I’m just a little biased… 
Welcome to Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life! I'm Courtney, a married, 28 year old living in Upstate, NY. I enjoy all things related to food, fitness, and fashion, as well as feeding my huge sweet tooth. I just recently received my Personal Trainer certification through NASM and am really looking forward to beginning down a new career path!
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Wow, those look Delish : )
I need those cupcakes in my life… Definitely going to try the swirl frosting sometime. You say it’s easy, right…?
Liv @ The Salty n’ Sweet recently posted..Attempting Organic
Haha…well it’s not really difficult, I’ll say that much
That “swirl” effect cannot be easy! Those look amazing, Courtney!
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries recently posted..Easter Recap
These look amazing! Definitely next on my list for cupcakes!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat recently posted..Starting Off Healthy
This frosting sounds so good. It looks like vanilla/chocolate soft ice cream
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Charlie recently posted..Tofu & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Peanut Butter Sauce
Those look phenomenal! Open up a little bakery already!
Oh my good gracious, these look AMAZING!! Good work! I will have to try this immediately! I can’t stop using exclamation points, THAT is how friggin’ fantastic these look, goodness!
Those are absolutely gorgeous! I feel like I would totally smoosh up the frosting on accident though!
Faith @ lovelyascharged recently posted..I Survived!
i think you should bring those on saturday. just sayin.
Jen recently posted..Vegan Spring Wine Dinner
My mouth is literally watering! YUM-O!!! Cream cheese, PB, and chocolate all in one!? I call that perfection!
Parita @ myinnershakti recently posted..Relaxation Nation
so impressed! you should enter cupcake wars!
Oh My Goodness! If my boyfriend saw those he would insist I make them for his birthday. They look AMAZING!
Chelsa recently posted..I Cheated On Sephora
I am so impressed! Those cupcakes looks amazing. Maybe I should look into buying a piping bag for myself. Have you ever written a piping tutorial? I’d love to see one from you.
And if you decide to open that bakery, I’d totally co-own with you
Emily @ Relishments recently posted..Happy Easter!
Thanks, Emily! I actually haven’t done one, but I’ve been thinking about it. Possibly soon!
Yummy Yummy needs to be in my tummy!!
Chelsea recently posted..Another day on the trainer
Seriously, when are you going to open a bakery?!
Jamie aka “Sometimes Healthy” Girl recently posted..Go Ahead- Hit That Snooze Button- More Reasons to Turn that Monday Frown Upside Down
Brag on, doll! These look amazing! I think the universe is trying to tell you something! Just sayin’!
Melissa recently posted..Weekend Recap
Hahaha, thanks Melissa!
Food trailors are really big in Austin these days and there is one called Hey Cupcake and seriously girl you and Jay need to move to Austin open a cupcake trailor and make millions and give Hey Cupcake a run for it’s money!
Kelly recently posted..love and kisses
OMG Kelly, that sounds like SO MUCH FUN!! Now I just need to find myself a financial backer…
These look AMAZING! Very nice job with the frosting.
Lauren (Healthy Delicious) recently posted..Lightened-Up Swedish Meatballs
Thanks for the recipe! Must try these ASAP!
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life recently posted..Exerstudying to survive Law School
Better than any baker could even do….
Ally (oatsandspice) recently posted..Twice-Baked Butternut Squash
Love it! Chocolate + Peanut Butter is amazing!
Lauren recently posted..Happy Easter Herb Roasted Garbanzo Beans with Gorgonzola
Wow Courtney this frosting looks incredible! I love the cream cheese + pb combination
Ah-Maze-Ing. This looks like the delicious fro-yo I ate tonight
Liz @ iheartvegetables recently posted..Family Fun My First Omelet
I am so trying that….when i get the couage! Forget the cake part, just hand me spoon and that is dessert covered
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Khushboo recently posted..Rock-bottom motivation
That looks so easy, maybe I’ll even try it
they look very delicious, just printed the recipe!