Filled cupcakes are a delightful twist to the classic sweet treat, offering an exciting burst of flavour with every bite. Imagine sinking your teeth into a fluffy, moist cake and being greeted by a surprise centre; it's like a party for your taste buds! From the gooey goodness of Caramel Apple Cupcakes that bring a nostalgic autumn touch, to the creamy indulgence of Biscoff Cupcakes topped with a rich Biscoff Buttercream, or the great combination found in Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes, these desserts are sure to satisfy every craving. Each cupcake is crafted to create a compelling blend of textures and tastes that make it a crowd favourite at any gathering.
What makes the Banana Cupcakes at Best Filled Cupcakes special?
Our Banana Cupcakes are loved for their moist texture and the rich Dulce de Leche filling that adds a sweet, creamy surprise with every bite!
Banana Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche filling
Banana Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche filling blend the moistness of ripe bananas and the sweet surprise of dulce de leche. These treats are topped with a smooth, slightly tart cream cheese frosting that balances the sweetness wonderfully. Easy to make with basic pantry items like sugar, flour, and bananas, they’re a delightful twist on traditional cupcakes. Each bite offers a creamy filling, making them irresistible for dessert or special occasions. Perfect for both new and seasoned bakers.
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup granulated sugar
- ½ Cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ Cup buttermilk
- ½ Cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1 ½ Cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Cups powdered sugar (measured and then sifted)
- Filling and Garnish:
- 1 Can dulce de LecheBanana chips (for garnish)
Biscoff Cupcakes With Biscoff Buttercream
Perfect for a quick dessert that wows, these cupcakes are a delightful twist on classic flavors. Biscoff Cupcakes with Biscoff Buttercream are a real treat for cookie butter fans. They blend the caramel and spicy goodness of Lotus Biscoff into a moist cupcake, filled and frosted with creamy, rich Biscoff buttercream. This recipe promises loads of flavor in every bite, making it special.
Ingredients:
- Biscoff Cupcakes:
- 125g unsalted butter (room temp)
- 100g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temp)
- 125g all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp milk (room temp)
- 150g Biscoff spread (for filling)
- Biscoff Buttercream:
- 150g unsalted butter (room temp)
- 300g icing sugar, sifted
- 200g Biscoff spread
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes
These Cupcakes are a treat that combines moist, rich chocolate cake filled with gooey, buttery homemade caramel. Topped with a fluffy caramel whipped mascarpone cream, these cupcakes offer a perfect balance of sweetness. What sets them apart is their tender texture and the delightful contrast between the deep chocolate flavor and the creamy caramel, not too sweet but just right. Adding a pinch of sea salt transforms them into a mouthwatering salted caramel version.
Ingredients:
Chocolate Cupcakes:
- 113g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 150g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 125g all-purpose flour
- 45g unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process recommended)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 120ml whole milk, at room temperature
- 120ml freshly brewed espresso (or strong coffee)
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp baking soda
Homemade Caramel:
- 200g white granulated sugar
- 70g glucose syrup
- 120g unsalted butter, at room temperature (82% fat)
- 150ml heavy cream (whipping cream 36%-40% fat)
Caramel Frosting:
- 500g Mascarpone (41% fat)
- 300ml heavy cream (whipping cream 36%)
- 5-6 TBSP of the prepared caramel sauce
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
These little wonders are packed with the cozy flavors of caramel and apple, promising a taste that's both familiar and excitingly new. Inside the fluffy exterior lies the joy of apple pie, making each bite a journey to autumn bliss. They're straightforward to whip up for any occasion, pleasing both bakers and taste buds alike.
Ingredients:
Cupcakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp caramel extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 can apple pie filling 21oz/540ml can
Frosting
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp half and half
- 1 tsp caramel extract
- caramel sauce for drizzle
Boston Cream Cupcakes
These crowd-pleasers feature moist vanilla cupcakes filled with smooth vanilla pudding and topped with a silky chocolate ganache. They offer the iconic taste of a Boston Cream Pie in a single, portable serving. Perfect for parties or a sweet family dinner finale!
Ingredients:
- 1 box of French vanilla cake mix
- 1 package (3.4 oz) of vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups of whole milk
- 4 oz of semi-sweet chocolate baking bars
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons of granulated white sugar
S'mores Cupcakes
With a graham cracker base, a heart of chocolate ganache, and a crown of toasted Swiss meringue, these treats mix classic s'mores taste with the fun of cupcakes. Perfect for summer or whenever you need a s'mores fix in a fluffy, easy-to-make form. They're a bite of nostalgia and joy, making every day feel like a sunny, outdoor adventure.
Ingredients:
Chocolate Ganache
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Graham Cracker Cupcakes
- 1 ¼ cup cake flour, substitute all purpose flour
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs, about 5-7 graham crackers
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk
Swiss Meringue
- 5 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
Cream-filled Chocolate Cupcakes
Delight in Cream-filled Chocolate Cupcakes, a homemade twist on a classic favorite. These treats feature a rich chocolate base, a core of fluffy vanilla buttercream, and a smooth chocolate ganache top. Loved for their moistness and incredible chocolate taste, they're simple and fun to make. Enjoy the extra touch of whimsy with optional piped buttercream loops on each cupcake, giving a nod to the much-loved packaged version, but so much fresher.
Ingredients:
Chocolate Cupcakes
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- ½ cup (42g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk*, at room temperature
- ½ cup (120ml) hot coffee or hot water
Chocolate Ganache Topping
- 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- ⅔ cup (160ml or 5.3 ounces) heavy cream
- Whipped Vanilla Buttercream Filling
- ½ cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups (240g) confectioners’ sugar
- 3 Tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- salt, to taste
Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes
Peanut butter lovers, rejoice! These Peanut Butter Filled Cupcakes blend creamy centers with rich chocolate sponge. Topped with smooth frosting, they strike the sweet and salty notes just right. Perfect for parties or a treat-yourself moment, these cupcakes boast tempting honey-roasted peanut butter hearts hidden inside, with a final flourish of chocolate ganache and chopped peanuts.
Ingredients:
Chocolate Cupcakes
- ¾ cup water, warm (180g)
- 1 ½ tsp instant espresso or coffee (3g)
- ⅓ cup milk or dark chocolate chips, melted (60g)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder or black cocoa powder (30g)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature (112g)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (75g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (4g)
- 1 tsp white vinegar (4g)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (100g)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
- ½ tsp baking soda (3g)
- ½ tsp fine salt (2g)
Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup or 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature (226g)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter (125g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (4g)
- ¼ tsp fine salt (1g)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (500g)
- ¼ cup heavy cream or whipping cream (60g)
- Cupcake Filling and Garnish
- 1 cup peanut butter (250g)
- ½ chocolate ganache
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
Perfect for any gathering, Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes start with a soft, vanilla cupcake, filled with a lush pastry cream, and topped off with silky chocolate ganache. These cupcakes manage to mix textures and flavors in a way that’s nothing short of magical.
Ingredients:
Vanilla Cupcakes:
- 6 tbsp (84g), unsalted butter,
- ¾ cups (155g) sugar
- 6 tbsp (86g) sour cream, room temperature
- 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups (163g) all purpose flour
- 2 tsp (8g) baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp (90ml) milk, room temperature
- 2 tbsp (30ml) water, room temperature
Pastry Cream Filling:
- 2 egg yolks
- 6 tbsp (78g) sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp (270ml) milk
- 1 tbsp (14g) salted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache:
- 12 oz (338g) semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp (30ml) light corn syrup
- ¾ cup + 2 tbsp (210ml) heavy whipping cream
Make Filled Cupcakes
Making filled cupcakes is a delightful twist on everyone's favorite treat, offering a surprise in every bite. With jams, Nutella, or creamy frostings tucked inside, these cupcakes turn into mini feasts that wow at any gathering. Whether you opt to pipe in the filling, spoon it into a hollow center, or layer it between cupcake halves, these stuffed delights promise a burst of flavor. Simple yet spectacular, they elevate the humble cupcake into something truly extraordinary.
Ingredients:
- 24 Yellow cupcakes Cooled to room temperature
- 2 cups Filling
- 4-6 cups Frosting
Easy Filled Cupcakes
Easy Filled Cupcakes are a playful take hiding a sweet surprise that delights at any celebration. You'll simply bake, scoop, and stuff your way to a fun-filled dessert, using a handy knife or cupcake corer. Whether it’s whipped cream, jam, or lemon curd, these cupcakes keep things thrilling. Kids can dive in too, turning your kitchen into a creative zone where fun and flavor meet in a swirl of sprinkles and frosting.
Ingredients:
- 1 box Cake Mix Pillsbury
- 1 container frosting (we used Funfetti)
- 8 ounces Whipped Topping or fruit filling
