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Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Filling – Decadent, Moist, and Easy


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Rich, moist Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with a creamy chocolate filling that melts in your mouth  a must-try for chocolate lovers!


Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup cocoa powder

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup chocolate chips

½ cup heavy cream

1 tbsp butter


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.

2. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.

3. Combine dry ingredients and mix alternately with buttermilk.

4. Melt chocolate chips, cream, and butter to make filling.

5. Layer batters to create swirls; add 1 tsp filling in each center.

6. Bake for 18–20 minutes until done.

7. Cool before serving.

Notes

For a mocha twist, add 1 tsp espresso powder to the batter.

Use high-quality chocolate for the creamiest filling.

Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 130mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Swirled Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Filling, chocolate dessert, cupcakes, easy baking