SECRET KISS CUPCAKES

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I earned a merit badge by dreaming up these cupcakes for a Cub Scouts meeting. You should have seen the grins when the kids bit into the chocolate kisses in the middle. My husband and grandkids say I don't make them often enough.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
30 milk chocolate kisses
1 can (16 ounces) fudge frosting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Combine the buttermilk, butter, eggs and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients until blended. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cupcake until batter completely covers candy. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cakes comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tabi Yogi
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These cupcakes were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Timothy Lankford
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I loved the chocolate frosting on these cupcakes! It was so rich and creamy.


malefu Limema
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These cupcakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overbaked them.


MD Rajon Mahmud
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit! They're perfect for potlucks and bake sales.


Ethel Durant
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These cupcakes were delicious! The frosting was a bit too sweet for me, but that's just personal preference.


Markel
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I'm not a great baker, but these cupcakes turned out great! I was really impressed with how easy they were to make.


Shurjo Telecom
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These cupcakes were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They turned out so beautifully!


Rameshwor Lamichhane
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I loved the secret kiss in the center! It was a fun and unexpected touch.


Gift Lawani
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These cupcakes were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I might have used too much flour.


strange lite314
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit! They're perfect for any occasion.


Gabriel Joshua
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.


Rehman Sheikh
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but these cupcakes were still really good. The frosting was light and fluffy, and the cake was moist and flavorful.


EvanTheGamer1325
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a different frosting recipe, but the cupcakes themselves were perfect.


tanoli baba ibrahim tanoli
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These cupcakes were delicious! I especially loved the chocolate frosting. I will definitely be making them again.


L.ReshawnW
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I loved the idea of the secret kiss in the center, but I found it a bit difficult to get the filling in there without making a mess. Other than that, these cupcakes were great!


Hamdan Noob
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These cupcakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overbaked them. But the frosting was delicious!


Md Kauser
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I highly recommend them!


Big dog
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's just personal preference. Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe.


Justin Maddra
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and the adults thought they were delicious too. I'll definitely be making them again.


James Upshaw
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These cupcakes were a hit! They were so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I loved the secret kiss in the center - it added a fun and unexpected touch.