Brittany Torres
@torresvision
Decadent Cream-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
Indulge in these rich and moist chocolate cupcakes filled with a creamy frosting that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends!
Details
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:17
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Recipe Information
- Prep time45 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time65 min.
- Servings24
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups
- 2 1/2 cups
- 1/3 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 2
- 1 teaspoon
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 cup
- 2/3 cup
- 1/3 cup
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Decadent Cream-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C). Grab two 12-cup muffin tins and give them a light greasing to ensure your cupcakes come out easily.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, 2 cups of white sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. This will create a lovely, airy base for your cupcakes.
Step 3
Next, add in the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed until it’s smooth and well combined, which should take about 3 minutes.
Step 4
In a small bowl, stir together the baking soda and hot water. This bubbly mixture will help your cupcakes rise beautifully, so mix it into your batter until fully incorporated.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to fill those muffin cups! Pour the batter in, filling each cup about two-thirds full. This will give them room to rise without overflowing.
Step 6
Pop the muffin tins into your preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7
While the cupcakes are cooling, let’s whip up that delicious cream filling! In a bowl, beat together the shortening, 1/2 cup of white sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon of water, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes. Then, gradually add in the confectioners' sugar and beat until it’s fully incorporated and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 8
Once your cupcakes are cool, it’s time to fill them with that creamy goodness! Use a pastry tube fitted with a rosette tip to insert the frosting into the center of each cupcake. Don’t be shy—fill them generously! Finally, frost the tops of the cupcakes with any remaining frosting, creating a delightful swirl on top.