Decadent Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes with a Deliciously Sneaky Filling

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's treat with these delightful surprise cupcakes. A moist, rich chocolate cupcake hides a delicious surprise filling that will delight your taste buds with every bite. Perfect for special occasions or just a sweet treat any day!

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup of your favorite surprise filling (e.g. caramel, chocolate ganache, peanut butter)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk.
5. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
6. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, then add a spoonful of the surprise filling.
7. Cover the filling with more batter until the cupcake liner is 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcakes comes out clean.
9. Let the cupcakes cool before frosting with your favorite frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar.

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