Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Filling
Indulge in the bliss of Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Filling, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These cupcakes offer an irresistible combination of rich chocolate flavor and a luscious, velvety filling that will leave your taste buds dancing. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a sweet escape, these cupcakes are visually stunning and easy to make. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can create these gourmet delights that are sure to impress friends and family alike.
- 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 (for filling)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate, chopped (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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 soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth. Combine this mixture with the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter into cupcake liners and drizzle melted chocolate on top; swirl it gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before filling.
- For the filling, heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chopped milk chocolate and stir until smooth. Fill each cooled cupcake using a piping bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 57mg