How to Make Cream Filled Cupcakes | Allrecipes.com

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil can reduce saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can help with moisture.

frosting of choice

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped cream

Greek yogurt offers a healthier topping with protein.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Line 36 muffin cups with paper liners.

Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

Make a well in the center and pour in eggs, milk, water, oil, and vanilla. Mix well.

Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool.

Beat butter and shortening together in a large bowl until smooth.

Blend in confectioners' sugar and salt. Gradually beat in milk and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy.

Place filling into a pastry bag with a small tip.

Once cupcakes have cooled, push tip through bottom of paper liner to fill each cupcake.

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