Indulge in Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Filling Today!
Delicious chocolate cupcakes swirled with creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the batter.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until creamy.
- Drop a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each cupcake batter.
- Top with more cupcake batter to cover the filling.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips for extra texture.