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Fudge Filled Vanilla Cupcakes

Small batch of vanilla cupcakes filled with a dollop of fudge in the middle.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 345 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Vanilla Cupcakes
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons butter unsalted at room temperature
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg white at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • [12 chocolate truffles]
Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, unsalted at room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin pan with baking liner and set aside.
  2. Prepare truffles if you haven't made them in advance and freeze while preparing the cupcakes.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl on medium high speed beat together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Reduce the speed and add one at a time the egg and egg white. Beat in the vanilla. Add flour mixture alternating with the milk and ending with the flour and beat just until combined.
  5. Divide half of the batter among prepared baking liners. Place a truffle on the batter in the center of each baking liner. Spoon remaining batter on top of truffle. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the cupcakes are lightly golden on the top. Cool completely before frosting.
For Buttercream Frosting
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  1. Beat the butter, powdered sugar,milk, vanilla and sald until combined, then increase the speed and beat until fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  2. Frost cupcakes and add colored sugars or nonpareils for decorating.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 345kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 169mg (7%) Sugar 40g (80%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 345kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 169mg 7%
Sugar 40g 80%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.