Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Filling
Indulge in the bliss of Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Filling, a delightful treat sure to impress at any gathering or satisfy your sweet cravings. These cupcakes boast a moist, fluffy texture and are topped with an exquisite swirl of rich chocolate. Perfect for birthdays or casual snacking, they’re easy enough to whip up on a busy weeknight. With each bite revealing a luscious creamy filling, these cupcakes will quickly become a beloved favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 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
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (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 one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until combined. Gradually mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter among liners and drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate over each. Swirl with a toothpick.
- 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 milk chocolate; stir until smooth. Once cooled slightly, fill each cupcake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg