Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Filling
Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Filling are a delightful indulgence that combines rich cocoa flavors in a moist cupcake. Each bite reveals a luscious, creamy filling that elevates your dessert experience to new heights. Perfect for celebrations or as an everyday treat, these cupcakes will impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and stir gently.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter. Swirl in a spoonful of chocolate batter on top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before filling.
- For the filling, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder until blended.
- Pipe or spoon the creamy chocolate filling into the center of each cooled cupcake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg