• Preheat oven to 350° and grease a muffin pan or line with baking liners.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil and vanilla until smooth.
• Add boiling water, stir until combined
• Pour the wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until fully combined.
• Bake for 22-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• If you want to fill the cupcakes with the peanut butter frosting, remove center of cupcake and once completely cooled.

Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting

• In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and butter until combined.
• Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
• Frost cupcakes once they have cool completely then top with chopped mini peanut butter cups.