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Ella's Cream Filled Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

A treasured family recipe passed down through generations! Inspired by Joyce Lamont's classic radio broadcasts on WCCO, these decadent chocolate cupcakes, featuring a creamy chocolate center, are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. This recipe comes from a cherished 1979 cookbook featuring listener favorites from over 2,000 recipes broadcast over a decade. Get ready to bake up a batch of pure nostalgia and deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 175.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Ella's Cream Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

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How to Make Ella's Cream Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 1 cup water, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; the batter will be thin.
  4. Fill each cupcake liner about halfway with batter.
  5. Top each cupcake with 1 teaspoon of the cream filling (see instructions below).
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. **Cream Filling:** In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 large egg, ½ cup powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

62g

Fat

12g

Carbs

8g

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