Description
Neapolitan Cream Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring layers of rich chocolate, fluffy vanilla, and sweet strawberry flavors. Each cupcake is filled with velvety cream and topped with whipped cream, making them perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons at home. Their vibrant colors and indulgent taste are sure to impress guests and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1/3 cup strawberry sauce
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- 3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- 5. Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on wire racks.
- 7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- 8. Cut small cores from each cupcake center, fill with strawberry sauce, then top with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg