Devil's Food Surprise Cupcakes

Sink your teeth into these luscious Devil’s Food Surprise Cupcakes, a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with a hidden creamy center. Featuring a moist and airy devil’s food cake made with cocoa powder and buttermilk, these cupcakes take indulgence to the next level with a delightful surprise—a sweet and tangy cream cheese filling studded with mini chocolate chips. With their beautiful contrast of textures and flavors, these treats are a show-stopper for any gathering. Quick to make with just 25 minutes of prep time, these cupcakes bake to perfection in under 20 minutes, making them ideal for birthdays, holidays, or an everyday chocolate fix. Whether enjoyed as is or dressed up with your favorite frosting, Devil’s Food Surprise Cupcakes are sure to impress with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 0.75 cups buttermilk
• 0.5 cups neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups boiling water
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 0.5 cups powdered sugar
• 0.5 cups mini chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and eggs. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Mix until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Once combined, slowly pour in the boiling water and mix just until incorporated. The batter will be thin.

Step 6

In a smaller bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.

Step 7

Fill each cupcake liner about halfway with the chocolate batter. Add a spoonful (about 1 teaspoon) of the cream cheese mixture to the center of each cupcake. Top with more batter until the liners are about 2/3 full.

Step 8

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge (not the center) comes out clean.

Step 9

Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.

Step 10

Enjoy your decadent Devil’s Food Surprise Cupcakes as they are, or top them with your favorite chocolate frosting for even more indulgence!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1587.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4748.8

Total Fat 249.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 621.2mg	0%
Sodium 4344.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 660.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 72.0g	0%
Total Sugars 404.0g
Protein 89.5g	0%

Vitamin D 177.2IU	0%
Calcium 755.1mg	0%
Iron 40.7mg	0%
Potassium 3610.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 50.3%