PBfit Churro Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

• CUPCAKES:
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar or brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• BUTTERCREAM:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter or plant-based butter softened to room temperature
• 1 cup PBfit Classic
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup plant-based milk
• TORTILLA CRISPS:
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp PBfit Classic
• Neutral oil, for deep-frying
• 2 flour tortillas

DIRECTIONS

1. 1

   For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and eggs until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Turn the speed to low and add the dry ingredients. Blend until well combined, about 25 seconds. Pour 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons of batter into each cupcake liner. Bake the cupcakes until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool.

2. 2

   For the buttercream: Using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, PBfit peanut butter powder, and cinnamon until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed, about 2 minutes. With the machine running on low, add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with the milk, and mix until combined. Fit a pastry bag with a star tip and fill it with buttercream.

3. 3

   For the tortilla crisps: Mix together the granulated sugar, PBfit, and cinnamon on a large plate. Set aside. In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, add enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the pan. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil registers 350 degrees F. (If you do not have a thermometer, test the oil with a piece of tortilla, which should sizzle when it touches the oil and should brown in 2 to 3 minutes.) Meanwhile, using a cookie cutter, cut the tortillas into different shapes and/or letters. Fry the tortilla pieces until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the crisps to paper towels to drain. While still warm, transfer to the cinnamon-sugar mixture and turn to coat.

4. 4

   To assemble the cupcakes: Hollow out the middle of the cupcake and fill with 1/2 cup PBfit mixed with 2 Tbsp water. Pipe a swirl of buttercream on each cupcake and top with a tortilla crisp and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.

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   Enjoy your PBfit Churro Cupcakes!