Holiday Surprise Cupcakes
Holiday Surprise Cupcakes are a festive delight that combines rich chocolate cake with a hidden filling of creamy chocolate ganache. These moist, flavorful cupcakes are perfect for holiday gatherings, bringing joy to any dessert table. Easy to make and customizable, they are sure to impress your guests with their delightful surprises in each bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate ganache (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly before filling with chocolate ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg