Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Filling
Indulge in the delightful experience of Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Filling. These decadent treats feature a rich chocolate base swirled with melted chocolate, topped with a luscious filling that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as an everyday indulgence, these cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. Impress your guests or treat yourself with these gourmet-style cupcakes that bring joy to any occasion.
- 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
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate, chopped (for filling)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted (for swirl)
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, combine eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners evenly with the batter and drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate on top. Use a toothpick to create swirls.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For the filling, heat heavy cream until it simmers and pour over chopped milk chocolate; stir until smooth. Once cooled, use a piping bag to fill each cupcake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg