Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Filling
Indulge in the rich, decadent delight of Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Filling. These cupcakes are a perfect fusion of fluffy chocolate batter and a luscious creamy center that will captivate dessert lovers of all ages. With their eye-catching swirls and irresistible flavor, they are ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply a sweet treat at home. Easy to make and fun to decorate, these cupcakes promise to elevate any occasion and impress everyone who tries them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Combine this mixture with the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Divide the batter into the cupcake liners and drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate on top; swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the filling, heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chopped milk chocolate and stir until smooth. Once cooled slightly, fill each cupcake using a piping bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg