Description
Bite into these Holiday Surprise Cupcakes for an explosion of flavor and joy! Each cupcake features a soft, fluffy cake enveloping a delightful hidden filling, topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for any celebration—be it holidays, birthdays, or just a sweet treat—these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Frosting of your choice (cream cheese recommended)
- Surprise filling (e.g., ½ cup chocolate chips or fruit preserves)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk and vanilla until combined.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed to avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter; add a teaspoon of your chosen surprise filling, then top with more batter until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg