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How to Make Filled Cupcakes with Cocoa Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love a cupcake? They are the perfect little treat for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a picnic, or just a simple dessert for yourself. But what's better than a regular cupcake? A filled cupcake with a delicious cocoa frosting, of course!

These filled cupcakes with cocoa frosting are a delightful twist on the classic cupcake. The moist and fluffy vanilla cupcakes are filled with a delectable cream filling and topped with a rich and creamy cocoa frosting. They a...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 ½ tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt for cupcakes together into a medium bowl. Combine mayonnaise, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Slowly add flour mixture and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly amongst the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • While the cupcakes are baking, stir together flour and salt for the filling in a small saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and pudding-like, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
  • Cream shortening and confectioners' sugar together until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in chilled pudding mixture and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy. Transfer filling to a pastry bag fitted with a small tip.
  • Push the pastry tip into the top of a cupcake about 1 inch deep. Squeeze filling to fill cupcake, stopping before it starts to leak outside of the hole. Repeat to fill remaining cupcakes.
  • Combine butter, milk, and cocoa powder for the frosting in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and transfer to a mixing bowl. Immediately add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract; beat well. Frost cupcakes with warm frosting.

    • Nutrition

    496 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 385mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 45g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 113mg

    Categories

    Chocolate recipes
    Dessert recipes
    Baking recipes
    Cupcake recipes
    Frosting recipes