Cream-Filled Cupcakes – Soft, Fluffy Cupcakes with Rich
Cream-Filled Cupcakes are soft, moist cupcakes with a rich creamy center.They combine fluffy cake with smooth vanilla filling and delicious frosting.Perfect for birthdays, parties, and celebrations, they look elegant and taste amazing.These cupcakes can be customized in many flavors and fillings.They are easy to prepare and ideal for homemade bakery-style desserts.Every bite delivers a sweet, creamy, and indulgent experience
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Cream Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and milk alternately into the butter mixture until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cupcakes cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake and pipe cream filling inside.
- Top cupcakes with frosting and decorate with sprinkles or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Chill the cream filling before piping for easier handling.
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes soft.
- Store cream-filled cupcakes refrigerated.
- Vanilla bean paste adds richer flavor.
- Chocolate cupcakes work wonderfully with cream filling.
- Fresh berries make beautiful toppings.
- Pipe filling carefully to avoid overflowing.