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Cream Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 350
Delicious chocolate cupcakes filled with creamy buttercream and topped with a rich chocolate glaze, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder (not Dutch processed)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk (preferably whole milk)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup hot coffee or hot water

Filling and topping

  • 1 recipe whipped buttercream (link in notes section)
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp light corn syrup (adds shine and firms up glaze)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream (not whipped)

Sprinkles

  • optional sprinkles (optional for decoration)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, then combine.
  • Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool.
  • Fill cooled cupcakes with whipped buttercream using a piping bag.
  • Make the chocolate glaze by melting chocolate chips with butter and corn syrup, then stir in heavy cream.
  • Top cupcakes with the chocolate glaze and optional sprinkles. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use high-quality cocoa and chocolate chips. The whipped buttercream can be prepared ahead of time.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate