Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes
Indulge in the sweet decadence of Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes, a treat that combines rich chocolate cake with a luscious cream cheese filling studded with mini chocolate chips. Perfectly moist with a hint of gooey goodness in every bite, these cupcakes are as easy to make as they are irresistible. Featuring pantry staples like cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a touch of boiling water for that velvety texture, this recipe hides a creamy surprise in the center that will delight kids and adults alike. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish and yielding a batch of 12, these cupcakes are ideal for birthdays, gatherings, or simply satisfying a chocolate craving. Enjoy them plain or with your favorite frosting for an extra touch of indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup boiling water
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
Slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin—this is normal.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Fold in the mini chocolate chips to create the surprise filling.
Spoon the cupcake batter into the prepared liners, filling each about one-third full.
Add a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling to the center of each cupcake, then top with more cupcake batter until the liners are about two-thirds full.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the outer edge of a cupcake comes out clean (avoid testing in the center as the filling will be gooey).
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes on their own or topped with your favorite frosting!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.3 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.5 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 71.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 2434 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 474.5 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.2 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 257.2 g | ||
| Protein | 63.5 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 547 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 29.3 mg | 163% | |
| Potassium | 2518 mg | 54% | |
*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.
