Chocolate Cupcakes with Penuche Filling

Health score
1%
Chocolate Cupcakes with Penuche Filling
160 min.
24
330kcal

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If you're looking for a decadent and unique cupcake recipe, look no further than these Chocolate Cupcakes with Penuche Filling. With a rich chocolate flavor and a creamy, caramel-like filling, these cupcakes are sure to impress. The secret lies in the penuche filling, a traditional New England confection made with brown sugar, butter, and milk. This filling adds a depth of flavor and a delightful texture contrast to the moist and fluffy chocolate cupcakes.

The process of making these cupcakes is straightforward, but it does require some patience. You'll start by baking the chocolate cupcakes, adding a touch of vanilla for extra flavor. While the cupcakes cool, you'll prepare the penuche filling by melting butter, stirring in brown sugar, and then carefully adding milk to create a smooth and creamy mixture. After chilling the filling, you'll assemble the cupcakes by slicing them horizontally, adding a generous amount of the penuche filling, and then topping them with frosting and grated chocolate.

These cupcakes are perfect for special occasions, parties, or whenever you're craving a sweet treat. With a beautiful presentation and a flavor that's sure to delight, they are a wonderful addition to any dessert table. So, if you're ready to take your cupcake game to the next level, give this recipe a try and indulge in the delicious combination of chocolate and penuche.

Ingredients

  • Cups baker's chocolate 
  • box chocolate cake mix 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • cup butter 
  • cups brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • oz baker's chocolate grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • muffin liners
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans).
  2. Place Reynolds Baking Cups in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make and cool cupcakes as directed on box for 24 cupcakes--except add vanilla to batter.
  3. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar.
  4. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat to low. Boil and stir 2 minutes. Stir in milk.
  5. Heat to boiling; remove from heat.
  6. Pour mixture into medium bowl; refrigerate 1 hour or until lukewarm, about 90°F.
  7. Beat powdered sugar into cooled brown sugar mixture with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. If filling becomes too stiff, stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. If filling is too soft, cover; return to refrigerator 15 minutes to firm up.
  8. Remove Reynolds Baking Cups from cupcakes. Using serrated knife, cut each cupcake in half horizontally, being careful not to break either half.
  9. Place heaping 1 tablespoon filling on each cupcake base. Replace rounded cupcake tops. Pipe or spoon rounded 1 tablespoon frosting onto cupcake tops.
  10. Garnish with grated chocolate. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories330kcal
Protein2.52%
Fat36.29%
Carbs61.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.58
Glycemic Load
0.09
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.8695652233842%

Flavonoids

Catechin
4.3mg
Epicatechin
9.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:329.52kcal
16.48%
Fat:14.08g
21.66%
Saturated Fat:4.42g
27.64%
Carbohydrates:53.42g
17.81%
Net Carbohydrates:51.88g
18.87%
Sugar:44.56g
49.52%
Cholesterol:0.61mg
0.2%
Sodium:246.78mg
10.73%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Caffeine:7.32mg
2.44%
Protein:2.2g
4.4%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.58%
Copper:0.3mg
14.91%
Iron:2.11mg
11.75%
Phosphorus:83.38mg
8.34%
Magnesium:32.87mg
8.22%
Vitamin A:347.1IU
6.94%
Fiber:1.54g
6.16%
Calcium:58.27mg
5.83%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.44%
Selenium:3.21µg
4.59%
Potassium:151.48mg
4.33%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.48%
Folate:13.31µg
3.33%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.95%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.94%
Vitamin B3:0.41mg
2.03%
Vitamin K:1.35µg
1.28%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.02%