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.

Precious Mumba
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as good as the picture.


Tega Okposio
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was good.


Vanessa Ortiz
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


NOmi WRites
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So easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Abdullah Koraa
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These are the best mini cupcakes I've ever had! The cake is so moist and the frosting is to die for.


Shaharyar Jamali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. They were the perfect size for a party and they were gone in no time.


James Olu
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These cupcakes are delicious! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


Nasir Qureshi
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them, especially the cream cheese frosting.


Adi Pri
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These mini cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so easy to make and decorate, and they turned out so cute. The kids loved them!