Best 5 Box Of Chocolates Cupcakes Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful and exquisite treat that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more? Look no further than the Box of Chocolates Cupcakes! These cupcakes are a perfect blend of rich chocolatey goodness and a surprise center that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this article will guide you through the steps to create these delectable cupcakes that will be the star of any occasion.

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BOX-OF-CHOCOLATES CUPCAKES



Box-of-Chocolates Cupcakes image

Who wants a regular box of chocolates when you can have these decadent chocolate cupcakes? The different fillings prove that you never know what you're going to get! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups strong brewed coffee
3 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
FILLING:
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, divided
3 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons Nutella
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups whipped topping
GANACHE:
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
2-1/2 teaspoons corn syrup, divided
Paste food coloring of your choice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, coffee, eggs and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fill prepared cups two-thirds full., Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, in top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate with sugar and 3 tablespoons coffee, stirring until sugar is dissolved (mixture will be thick). Whisk in egg yolks; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until mixture reaches 160°., Divide mixture among three small bowls. Stir orange juice concentrate into one bowl. Stir Nutella and cream into another; stir remaining coffee into the third bowl. Fold 1/2 cup whipped topping into each. Chill 10 minutes., Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; insert a very small pastry tip. Transfer one filling to bag. With a metal or wooden skewer, poke a hole through bottom of paper liner. Insert tip through hole; pipe filling into eight cupcakes. Repeat with remaining fillings and cupcakes., For ganache, place chocolates in separate small bowls. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour 1/2 cup cream over bittersweet chocolate; pour remaining cream over white chocolate. Stir mixtures with a whisk until smooth., Stir 2 teaspoons corn syrup into bittersweet ganache and 1/2 teaspoon corn syrup into white ganache. Cool bittersweet ganache 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Tint white ganache as desired; refrigerate, covered, until thickened., Dip tops of cupcakes in bittersweet ganache. Pipe designs using white or tinted ganache. Refrigerate until set. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



Chocolate Cupcakes image

Chocolate cupcakes are the ultimate party food. Make some for your next party!

Provided by Ladan M Miller

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Chocolate

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost with your favorite frosting when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

SELF-FILLED CUPCAKES I



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Chocolate cake mix and a mixture of cream cheese and chocolate chips deliver a new twist on plain chocolate cupcakes in this recipe!

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Chocolate

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), or to the temperature recommended on the cake mix package.
  • Prepare chocolate cake mix according to package directions, but do not bake. In separate bowl cream together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg until well blended, then stir in chocolate chips.
  • Line cupcake tins with cupcake papers. Fill 2/3 full with chocolate cake batter. Add 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture to the center, and top with more cake batter.
  • Bake according to package directions for cupcakes. Cool and frost with chocolate or cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 418.1 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

MINI CUPCAKE CHOCOLATE BOX



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You don't need a guide for this box of chocolates -- every treat is a cupcake!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Bake mini chocolate cupcakes in foil liners, then microwave store-bought frosting (milk and dark chocolate flavors) until runny and spoon the frosting on top of the cupcakes. (Place whole almonds on a few before you frost so they'll look like classic boxed chocolates.) Drizzle melted white or dark chocolate on top. Fill a heart-shaped box with the cupcakes.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRY 'BOX' CUPCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate-covered Strawberry 'Box' Cupcakes Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: white cake mix, strawberries, chocolate chips, vanilla frosting

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box white cake mix, prepared according to package instructions
20 strawberries
1 cup chocolate chips
2 cups vanilla frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, prepare the cake batter.
  • Divide the batter evenly among a lined muffin tin, filling halfway.
  • Finely chop 8 of the strawberries.
  • Spoon them evenly on top of the batter.
  • Top with remaining batter, filling about ¾ of the way up.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then cool.
  • In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • Dip the strawberries in the chocolate, then chill.
  • Pipe the frosting onto each cupcake, then top with a chocolate-covered strawberry.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 46 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the cupcakes will taste. Look for chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%).
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cupcakes at the right temperature: The cupcakes should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-20 minutes. If you bake them at a higher temperature, they will be dry.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Be creative with your frosting: You can use any type of frosting you like, but chocolate frosting is a classic choice. You can also add other flavors, such as vanilla, mint, or orange.

Conclusion:

Box of Chocolates Cupcakes are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect Box of Chocolates Cupcakes that everyone will love.

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