HEAVENLY SURPRISE MINI CUPCAKES

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"My grandmother was an accomplished baker, and this was one of the many special treats she liked to make. It's fun to bite into these dense chocolate cupcakes and discover a surprise inside." -Jorun Meierding, Mankato, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
BATTER:
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup canola oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and salt; mix well. Stir in the coconut, walnuts and chocolate chips. Set aside., For batter, in a large bowl, beat the sugar, water, oil, eggs, vanilla and vinegar until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into oil mixture until blended. , Fill paper-lined miniature muffin cups one-third full with batter. Drop filling by teaspoonfuls into center of each. Top with additional batter, filling muffin cups three-fourths full., Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion of a cupcake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate with cream over low heat; stir until blended. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature. Frost cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Winston Gaming
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I'm not a big fan of cupcakes, but I have to say, these were pretty darn good! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cupcakes.


mohammad ali sakhizade
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I made these cupcakes for my friend's baby shower and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and festive cupcake recipe.


Spank
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These cupcakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were totally worth it! They turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves a good cupcake.


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I'm not much of a baker, but I wanted to make something special for my husband's birthday. I found this recipe and decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! The cupcakes were delicious and my husband loved them. I would definitely recommend this r


Kelvin Anderson
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These cupcakes were delicious! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I loved the surprise filling in the center. It added a fun and unexpected twist. I will definitely be making these again.


Aysefati Azar
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I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge hit! The kids loved them and they were easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a fun and easy cupcake recipe.


Sholene Ramchuran
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I was looking for a cupcake recipe that was a little different from the usual chocolate or vanilla. This recipe definitely fit the bill! The cupcakes were light and fluffy, and the frosting was nice and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe


Latsyrc Oreom
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I'm not a big fan of cupcakes, but I have to say, these were pretty darn good! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cupcakes.


Aarti Yadav
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I made these cupcakes for my friend's baby shower and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and festive cupcake recipe.


Mohammad Abiz
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These cupcakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were totally worth it! They turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves a good cupcake.


Mona Dinet
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I'm always looking for new cupcake recipes to try, and this one definitely did not disappoint! The cupcakes were so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Brenda Blakes
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy cupcake recipe.


Siyano
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These cupcakes were absolutely delightful! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I loved the surprise filling in the center. It added a fun and unexpected twist. I will definitely be making these again.


Noman Ahmad
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I'm not much of a baker, but I wanted to make something special for my husband's birthday. I found this recipe and decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! The cupcakes were delicious and my husband loved them. I would definitely recommend this r


Dylan Piggott
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I have to say, I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first. But I'm so glad I tried it! The cupcakes turned out amazing. They were so light and airy, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Umairkhan Umair
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and they were easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


sefi malik
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.