Bring a bit of fairytale magic to your kitchen with these Fairytale Double Chocolate Fudge Filled Cupcakes! Rich chocolate fudge cupcakes with creamy white chocolate buttercream frosting are filled with decadent hot fudge for an extra surprise in every bite.
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Fairytale Double Chocolate Fudge Filled Cupcakes
These cupcakes are a chocolate lover’s dream! Filled with hot fudge, topped with creamy white chocolate buttercream, and decorated with blue sanding sugar and sugar roses, they’re perfect for parties, birthdays, or magical celebrations.
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1 chocolate fudge cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 3.5-ounce box instant chocolate pudding
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce
- Blue cupcake liners
- Cupcake injector for filling
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 stick salted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon half and half or whole milk
- Blue food coloring
- 1 large piping bag with round frosting tip
- Sugar rose decorations
- Blue sanding sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a standard muffin tin with cupcake liners or non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and instant chocolate pudding. Mix on medium speed until well incorporated.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with batter and bake 16–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Using the bottom of a spoon or utensil, poke a hole in the center of each cupcake about ¾ down. Fill with hot fudge sauce using the cupcake injector.
- For frosting: Cream butter in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Melt white chocolate chips and add to butter along with vanilla extract.
- Slowly mix in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, alternating with a small amount of milk or half and half, until smooth and creamy.
- Add blue food coloring gradually until desired shade is reached.
- Pipe frosting onto each cupcake, sprinkle with blue sanding sugar, and top with sugar rose decorations.
- Enjoy your decadent Fairytale-inspired cupcakes!
Tips & Suggestions
- Make sure cupcakes are fully cooled before adding hot fudge or frosting to prevent melting.
- Adjust blue coloring gradually to get the perfect shade for your theme.
- These cupcakes make a great centerpiece for a fairytale-themed party or special celebration.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 3–4 days.