- 24
- 10 mins
- 38 mins
Ingredients
- Cream-Filled Cupcakes
- 1 box (18 1/4 ounces) white cake mix*, plus ingredients listed on package
- 1 1/2 cups marshmallow cream
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, at room temperature
- 1 tube white decorating icing
- Chocolate Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) butter
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Tip: Experiment with your favorite cake flavors, or use whatever mix you have on hand. Go with the gold standards, like chocolate, yellow and marble, or try something fruity—banana and strawberry are natural fits for this recipe.
Preparation
Step 1
Cream-Filled Cupcakes
Line baking pans (follow the size and style recommended on the packaging) with cupcake liners.
Prepare batter as directed. Divide between prepared pans and bake as directed. Let cool completely.
While the cupcakes bake, make the cream filling: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine marshmallow cream and butter, then beat on medium-high speed until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Transfer cream filling to a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip. Pierce the top center of each cupcake with the tip, then squeeze the bag gently to fill the cupcake.
Dip the tops of the cream-filled cupcakes in chocolate glaze, then refrigerate for 5 minutes, or until set. With white decorator icing, create a looped pattern on the top of each cupcake and serve.
Chocolate Glaze
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup. Microwave on 50% power (or defrost) for 2 minutes, or until butter melts.
Stir until smooth, then add vanilla extract.
Tip: If you don’t have a pastry bag, use a small melon baller or sharp knife to scoop out the center of each cupcake and set aside cake pieces. Transfer cream filling to a re-sealable plastic bag, cut off one corner with scissors, then squeeze the filling into the cupcake centers. Replace the pieces you scooped out, pressing to secure. Instead of dipping cupcakes in the chocolate glaze, spoon a small amount on top of each, then spread to cover.