Cream-Filled Cupcakes

Name: Cream-Filled Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; 0.33333334326744 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 cup water; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.25 cup butter; 0.25 cup shortening; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 pinch salt; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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These cream-filled cupcakes are delicious and simple to make. A creamy filling is piped into chocolate cupcakes with a pastry bag. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Recipe by Grace W

Updated on April 3, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

36

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Ingredients

Cupcakes:

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling:

¼ cup butter
¼ cup shortening
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 36 muffin cups with paper liners.
Prepare the cupcakes: Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in eggs, milk, water, oil, and vanilla. Mix well.

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Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.

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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool.

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Make filling: Beat butter and shortening together in a large bowl until smooth. Blend in confectioners' sugar and salt. Gradually beat in milk and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. Place filling into a pastry bag with a small tip.

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Once cupcakes have cooled, push tip through bottom of paper liner to fill each cupcake.

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High angle looking at a few cream-filled cupcakes with one cut in half to see inside filling. — Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

196	Calories
9g	Fat
27g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 196
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Sodium 151mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 2g
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 40mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.