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Chocolate fudge cupcakes on a white cake stand
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Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

Make the best chocolate fudge cupcakes with a creamy strawberry filling. This simple recipe is easy, delicious, and always a crowd favorite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cupcakes
Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Calories: 390kcal

Ingredients

  • 24 chocolate cupcakes homemade or store-bought.
  • 2 cups chocolate frosting homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 5-6 T. chopped/processed strawberries I used really large strawberries and it took 4 to make 5-6 tsp.
  • sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Make your chocolate cupcakes and chocolate frosting, then set aside.
    Chocolate fudge cupcakes on a cooling rack next to piping bags
  • To make the strawberry whipped cream filling, chop strawberries in blender just until they look thick and "liquidy". Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat whipping cream, and vanilla until it starts to thicken.
  • Mix in sugar.
  • Fold in strawberries.
  • Once your cupcakes have cooled completely, scoop out a small section in the center of the cupcakes, saving the part you cut out in a bowl.
  • Add a small spoonful of strawberry whipped cream to the hole, then replace the tops of the cupcakes.
  • Pipe chocolate frosting on top of cupcake and sprinkle with sprinkles, if desired.

Notes

Nutrition info is just an estimate and will vary based on the cupcake and frosting you use. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.4mg