Surprise Cupcakes
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Surprise Cupcakes—a decadent treat combining rich chocolate cake and a creamy surprise filling! Each cupcake is crafted with a moist cocoa-based batter and hides a luscious center of sweetened cream cheese speckled with mini chocolate chips. The recipe's simplicity is matched only by its charm—prepared in just 40 minutes from start to finish, these crowd-pleasers are perfect for birthdays, bake sales, or casual dessert cravings. Whether served plain or with a dollop of frosting, every bite unveils the delightful surprise within, making these homemade creations a surefire hit. Indulge in the fun and flavor of Surprise Cupcakes—because dessert should always have a little extra magic!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cup milk
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup boiling water
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well-combined.
Step 3
Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg to the dry ingredients. Stir until smooth and uniform in texture.
Step 4
Carefully mix in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Step 5
In a separate small bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Step 6
Fill each cupcake liner about halfway with the chocolate batter. Then, place a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each cupcake. Cover the cream cheese filling with a bit more batter, ensuring the liners are about ¾ full.
Step 7
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake (not the filling) comes out clean.
Step 8
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Serve as-is or top with your favorite frosting. Enjoy the surprise hidden in every bite!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (389.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1514.5 |
| Total Fat 68.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1893.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 277.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 42.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 202.9g | |
| Protein 23.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 143.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1818.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories