Recipes Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes Cream-Filled Cupcakes 4.4 (464) 374 Reviews 128 Photos These cream-filled cupcakes are delicious and simple to make. A creamy filling is piped into chocolate cupcakes with a pastry bag. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting. Submitted by Grace W Updated on April 3, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 128 128 128 128 128 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 36 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Cupcakes: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup water 1 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Filling: ¼ cup butter ¼ cup shortening 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 pinch salt 3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 36 muffin cups with paper liners. Prepare the cupcakes: Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in eggs, milk, water, oil, and vanilla. Mix well. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Make filling: Beat butter and shortening together in a large bowl until smooth. Blend in confectioners' sugar and salt. Gradually beat in milk and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. Place filling into a pastry bag with a small tip. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Once cupcakes have cooled, push tip through bottom of paper liner to fill each cupcake. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 196 Calories 9g Fat 27g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 196 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 2g 12% Cholesterol 14mg 5% Sodium 151mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 18g Protein 2g 4% Calcium 14mg 1% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 40mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved