Do you guys know what a fluffernutter is? It was only recently that someone mentioned to me that it was a New England thing. I guess it makes sense given that marshmallow creme originated in Massachusetts, but up until now I had assumed that people all across the country were familiar with them. Maybe you are? Fill me in!
So, if you’ve never heard of a fluffernutter, it’s a sandwich made with peanut butter and marshmallow creme. Oh, and always on that super soft white bread. When we were kids it was just as common to have a fluffernutter in your school lunch as it was a peanut butter and jelly. And truthfully, I liked the fluffernutter more because I found the jelly made the white bread a little soggy by the time lunch rolled around. This morning as I talked to Shane about this post he started singing the fluffernutter commercial (yes, there was a commercial) and of course I found it on Youtube so I could share the ridiculousness with you guys. Don’t blame me if you can’t get it out of your head once you listen π
The flavor profile of a fluffernutter is so simple, but it’s also incredibly nostalgic for me and to this day, I still love it. It’s probably been 10+ years since I had one (I’m thinking I made a few in my college days), and after baking with marshmallow creme recently, I developed a craving. Rather than make a sandwich, I went with dessert. I’ve seen a ton of peanut butter and jelly cupcakes on blogs, but never a fluffernutter cupcake; I think it’s time we remedy that!
I kept the cupcake as simple as the sandwich. The base is a tender, peanut buttery cupcake while the frosting is a quick buttercream into which marshmallow creme is infused. The marshmallow creme is a pain to get out of the jar and into the mixer, but once incorporated, the frosting has the perfect consistency for piping and it’s not as super sweet as you might expect. Fluffernutter cupcakes were a big hit here, with kids and adults alike. I’m already looking for an excuse to make them again π
Fluffernutter Cupcakes
peanut butter cupcake adapted from Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes (via Annie’s Eats), marshmallow creme frosting from chocolate marshmallow whoopie pies
{Note: if you pile the frosting ridiculously high on your cupcakes like me, you’ll probably want to increase the frosting recipe below to make 1 1/2 times as much.}
Cupcakes
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream (I used light), at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
Frosting
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups confectionersβ sugar, sifted
7 1/2 oz marshmallow creme
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line muffin pans with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in the peanut butter, beating until well incorporated. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla. With the mixer on low, alternately add the dry ingredients in three additions and the buttermilk in two, beating just until incorporated.
Divide the batter evenly among the wells of the prepared pans, filling each about 2/3-full. Bake the cupcakes for about 20 minutes, or until they spring back when lightly pressed with your finger and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let the cupcakes cool for a few minutes, then remove them to the rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually add the confectioner’s sugar and beat until incorporated – the mixture will become crumbly at first, just keep beating and it will come together. Add the marshmallow fluff and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip. Pipe frosting into a swirl on each cooled cupcake.
Makes about 20-22 cupcakes
Very beautiful))
Tracey, you are a mad genius.
Ah man! These are so yummy! Anything flutternutter is delicious!
oh my goodness! Fluffernutter cupcakes have been on my list to make forever!! These sound prefect! SOme days I STILL make PB & Fluff sandwiches for lunch haha Im a kid at heart! Cannot wait to make these soon!!
You know that I’m a crazy fluffernutter lover, so I’m all about these cupcakes! And you need to do a video tutorial on piping frosting – yours is always so perfect! Or, howsabout you just come down to Nashville + teach me in person? =) What, it was worth a shot!
I’ve never made anything with flutternutter, but it sounds cool!! These look pretty too, so I am sooo down!
These are too fun, Tracey! I love PB desserts…can’t get enough!
Fluffernutter sandwiches, yes!! When I was little – my mom (who is from Connecticut) used to make the dreamy sandwiches for my sister and I – as a treat for when we didn’t fight. π
These cupcakes look fantastic! And I’m now feeling nostalgic!!
YUM! I love fluffernutter anything. These sound amazing.
Fluffernutter sandwiches are SUCH a guilty pleasure of mine. And now…so will these cupcakes be.
These cupcakes were tasty and fun, thanks for making them!
ahhhhhh fluffernutter’s are just like the greatest idea ever and I looove that you used the flavor combo for these cupcakes!
I had no idea it was a NE thing. I never really got into the sandwiches somehow. It’s not that I didn’t like them, just preferred jelly I guess. But I adore it in desserts!
The first time I had a fluffernutter sandwich was in Spanish class. We had this project that made us give commands and this one group made us make the sandwich. It was so delicious. I’ve never heard of it being turned into a cupcake, so that’s definitely new to me π These look so pretty and your frosting always looks so darn perfect!
Agreed, fluffernutter cupcakes are long overdue. These look simply delicious!
heck yes i know what a fluffernutter is! i am all about these!!!
i love fluffernutters!! well, i love anything with peanut butter really. these look so goood!
I want to eat this cupcakes just based on the frosting alone! You piped it so beautifully Tracey!
Fluffernutter cupcakes sound delicious! Pinned!
I just want to dive head first into every beautiful picture you post on your blog! These look amazing! I love the cupcake cases! and yes one day I think you need to make a video tutorial on how to get each cupcakes frosting so perfectly uniform! I am definitely pinning these on my ‘to bake’ list! yum!
God, I love peanut butter.
I’m drooling over this cupcake!
I always loved fluffernutter sandwiches growing up! I love that you turned it into a cupcake π
I had never heard of fluffernutter until I started blogging. I have yet to actually make something that combination either. it sounds like something I would love, so I really need to get involved! Gorgeous cupcakes – I need you to come frost cupcakes for me π
Maybe it’s a northeast thing rather than just a New England thing because I grew up in New York and we had fluffernutter sandwiches. Nostalgia… π
Your cupcakes are beautiful AND they look delicious!
LOVE these cupcakes! You’re speaking my language!
Oh man I just love that mile-high frosting!
Yum π I can vividly remember having fluffernutter as a child! These cupcakes look wonderful!
These cupcakes are gorgeous, Tracey! Love the marshmallow frosting!
These sound fantastic! A nice break from PB and chocolate (not that I need a break from that though!). We didn’t usually have marshmallow creme around the house when I was a kid, but I was definitely aware of fluffernutters.
I have no idea what fluffernutter is, but now I *have* to try it! As a side note, I would move mountains for your icing ability! Stunning!
We always just called them “PB & marshmallow sandwiches” but then (Baked By) Rachel started Twitter yelling at me every time I called them that. She had to teach me the way of the fluffernutter. I must make these for my kids!
I never had fluffernutters as a kid (since I grew up in the south I guess), and it makes me sad that I only discovered them recently. These cupcakes look just as amazing as fluffernutter sandwiches. I wish marshmallow fluff was easier to work with- I always end up tearing my bread with my overenthusiastic fluff spreading.
I’ve heard of the fluffernutter, but I’ve never had one, which I find odd considering the crazy amount of peanut butter I’ve consumed in my lifetime. Maybe it’s because I’m not from New England. This cupcakes look like the most delightful sugar coma, though. I can’t wait to try them.
I get all kinds of crazy and add a great jelly to my fluffernutter π it’s good!
These cupcakes look really great!
Found you at Taste and Tell!
Yes, fluffernutters really are a New England thing! I remember mentioning them when I first when to college out West and I got some strange looks. I think more people have heard of them now, and that’s a good thing. I love the combination of marshmallow and peanut butter. So smart to make it as a cupcake!
Fluffernutter is one of my favorite sandwiches and I love that you put the flavors into a cupcake!!
I grew up on fluffernutters ;D These cupcakes are so happening in my kitchen asap.
Hi Tracey,
Sharing this recipe on our Facebook page (http://facebook.com/chefsandbakers). Tried this recipe yesterday and the cupcakes were divine! π
Very beautiful cupcakes always! How do you pipe such perfect swirls??