Indulge in a sweet treat with these homemade self-filled cupcakes. With a moist and fluffy cake filled with a delicious surprise center, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. Follow this easy recipe to create your own self-filled cupcakes that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add vegetable oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and water to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, then place a few chocolate chips in the center.
- Top with more batter until the liners are 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fill a piping bag with the cream cheese mixture and insert the tip into the center of each cupcake. Squeeze gently to fill each cupcake.
- Enjoy your homemade self-filled cupcakes!
Interesting Facts
You can customize the filling by using different flavors of cream cheese or adding in fruit preserves.
These cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.
Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.