Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Filling
Indulge in the delightful experience of Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Filling. These rich, decadent cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy night in. The elegant swirled tops not only add visual appeal but also promise a surprise creamy filling that will tantalize your taste buds. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, these cupcakes are an easy yet impressive treat that everyone will love!
- 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 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted for swirl)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate (chopped for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix well and add to dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter into liners and drizzle melted chocolate on top. Use a toothpick to swirl.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the filling, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth. Fill cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg