Decadent Filled Cupcakes with Cream or Jam Center Recipe
Delicious filled cupcakes featuring a soft, moist base with a surprise cream or jam center, topped with a smooth and creamy frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Filling
- 1/2 cup cream (such as whipped cream or pastry cream) or jam (any flavor)
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cupcake batter. In a bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with flour, and mix until combined.
- Bake the cupcakes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners and fill each about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Hollow and fill the cupcakes. Once cooled, use a small knife or a cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake carefully. Fill the hollowed centers with cream or your choice of jam using a piping bag or spoon.
- Prepare the frosting. Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and milk or cream to achieve a spreadable consistency. Beat the frosting until fluffy.
- Frost the cupcakes. Spread or pipe the prepared frosting generously over the filled cupcakes. Decorate as desired. Serve fresh and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before filling to prevent melting or sogginess.
- You can customize the filling with any flavor of jam or cream, such as lemon curd or chocolate ganache.
- For a lighter frosting, substitute some butter with cream cheese.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator if not served immediately.
Keywords: filled cupcakes, cream-filled cupcakes, jam-filled cupcakes, frosted cupcakes, baked cupcakes
