Chocolate surprise cupcakes –Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on the classic cupcake. The Double Chocolate Lemon Surprise Cupcakes combine the rich flavors of chocolate with a zesty lemon surprise at the center, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Below, you will find a detailed recipe to create these scrumptious cupcakes, perfect for impressing your guests or enjoying a delicious dessert on your own.
Double Chocolate Lemon Surprise Cupcakes
These cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also offer a delightful blend of tastes that will leave you craving more. The chocolate cupcake base is soft and decadent while the lemon surprise adds a refreshing burst of flavor. Here’s how you can make them:
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 1 cup water
For the lemon surprise filling:
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp butter
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until well blended.
3. In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, vinegar, and water. Then, pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Do not over-mix.
4. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool down completely on a wire rack.
5. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the lemon filling. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and stir until it thickens. Once thickened, remove from the heat and whisk in egg yolks and butter until smooth. Allow to cool.
6. Once the cupcakes are cool, use a small knife to cut out a portion from the center of each cupcake and fill it with the lemon surprise filling.
7. For the frosting, beat the softened butter and cocoa powder together before gradually adding powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
8. Frost the filled cupcakes and enjoy your deliciously decadent Double Chocolate Lemon Surprise Cupcakes!
These delightful treats will wow anyone who takes a bite, with layers of flavor awaiting at every turn. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or just as a special treat for yourself!