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Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes

A decadent chocolate truffle center surrounded by a chocolate cupcake.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Chill time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake mix, decadent
Yield: 24
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

Truffles:

  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp. butter
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Cupcakes:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake mix

Instructions

Truffles:

  • In small saucepan, melt chocolate, milk, and butter over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll into 24 1-inch balls. Refrigerate while you make cupcakes.

Cupcakes:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, oil, and water until mixed. Add cake mix on low speed until mixed. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
  • Fill paper-lined muffin cups about 1/3 full. Drop 1 truffle into each cup. Top with remaining batter.
  • Bake for 20 - 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted near middle comes out clean. Remove from muffin pans to wire rack to cool completely.
  • Top with your favorite frosting or a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg