Cupcakes reach god-tier status when they feature some kind of filling.
Are you on the lookout for a way to take dessert to another level? These 25 filled cupcake recipes provide all the inspo you could possibly need, with tasty surprises ranging from chocolate to fruit to peanut butter.
1. Cheesecake-Filled Cupcakes
I think these are some of the most excellent and moist cupcakes someone could ever try.I’m talking moist, fluffy, and fantastic.
While they may look like plain old chocolate cupcakes at first glance, the addition of a rich and tangy cream cheese filling turns them from so-so to out-of-this-world delightful.These are so flavorful that you may not even feel the need to ice them, but cupcakes have to have frosting, so you may as well go all-out.
2. Nutella-Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes
These beautiful cupcakes look like something you’d grab from a fancy bakery, but in reality, they only take an hour to put together in your own kitchen. Between the Nutella filling and the smooth Nutella frosting on top, these are full of chocolate and hazelnut flavor.
The addition of Ferrero Rocher candies takes them to a whole new level of nutty goodness.
3. Cranberry Vanilla Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting
Are you searching for a great dessert that will look elegant on your Christmas dessert spread or at brunch? These cranberry vanilla cupcakes fit the bill.
In just over an hour, you can transform simple homemade vanilla cupcakes with white chocolate frosting and a sweet and tangy cranberry filling into something truly special. If you want to elevate their presentation even further, top them with sugar-coated cranberries for an extra burst of tartness and sweetness.
4. Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Filling
These pumpkin cupcakes may not be as elaborately decorated as the others, but they don’t need all that extra flair to stand out. No one cares what you look like when you’re as tasty as these cupcakes.
I’m sure you’ll find that these make for a truly delightful dessert.
5. Key Lime Pie Cupcakes
If you are a huge fan of Key lime pie, you’re sure to enjoy these treats. Even without the Key lime filling, they’re packed with Key lime flavor. You’ll find it in both the buttercream frosting and the cake.
Although this recipe excludes Key lime zest from the graham cracker crumble, it’s still delicious in its own way. The Key lime filling adds even more tart, zesty flavor with some extra moisture and cream, making for a wonderfully fluffy cupcake.
6. Tres Leches Cupcakes
The moist creaminess of these treats will take your tastebuds to a higher plane.I’m talking right up there with the cheesecake-filled cupcakes from before.
Each one will practically melt on your tongue.With a light sweetness and milky, cinnamony flavor, these delights are perfect in every way.The slices of strawberry are a welcome addition, adding color and a burst of bright berry flavor that makes them irresistible.
7. Chocolate Cupcakes with Coffee Cream Filling
If you find yourself drawn to the dynamic combination of coffee and cream, these cupcakes should blow your mind.
While the ingredients list is somewhat lengthy, they’re simple to prepare, and if you are a fan of comforting chocolate and coffee, these will become your new favorites in no time.
8. Caramel-Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes
These moist and soft Ghirardelli chocolate cupcakes offer a delightful richness. Draped with vanilla buttercream and filled with creamy, sticky caramel, these treats are so good, they will make you moan.
They could use a pinch of sea salt to perk up the topping, but you can always add that yourself.
9. Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
These indulgent cookies and cream cupcakes are positively overflowing with goodness.With an Oreo at the bottom of each one, an Oreo sticking out of the top (if you are looking to up the presentation), and some incredibly tasty frosting, you are certain to enjoy these treats.
That’s not all, though.These cupcakes also have a surprise filling made from butter, marshmallow crème, heavy cream, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar.
Simply put, each and every bite is exciting and memorable.
10. Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes
Since peanut butter and chocolate are such a winning combination, they’ve displaced peanut butter and jelly in many people’s hearts and minds. These moist, tender cupcakes take full advantage of this fact.
You’ll start with a rich dark chocolate cupcake base and load it with a very sweet peanut butter, icing sugar, butter, and milk filling. Then, you will double down on the peanut butter by topping each one with a velvety smooth peanut butter frosting.
These amazing desserts are sure to be a hit.
11. Lemon Raspberry-Filled Cupcakes with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Cupcakes are usually super sweet and decadent, but I decided to kick off this list with something a bit more zesty with these lemon raspberry-filled cupcakes. Each bite has a burst of bright lemon flavor, plus a tasty tangy lemon and raspberry filling.
To balance it all out, you’ll top each cupcake with fluffy white chocolate buttercream frosting that is guaranteed to make anyone’s mouth water.
12. Stuffed Mango Cupcakes
Although these mango cupcakes may appear to be topped with sunny-side-up eggs, I can assure you that’s not the case. But they are, however, topped with a slightly tangy and delicious mango buttercream.
It’s hard to miss the egg comparison when you notice a river of runny yellow liquid pouring out of the cake. (In reality, it’s mango curd, not eggs!)
All in all, these treats are fun, spectacularly yummy, and a little messy, and their unique look makes them a real brunch highlight.
13. Berry-Filled Vanilla Cupcakes
These cupcakes look similar to the cherry-filled treats also featured here, but instead of cherries, this recipe calls for frozen mixed berries blended with lemon juice, water, sugar, and cornstarch for the filling.
Plus, these cupcakes are both gluten-free and vegan-friendly.
14. Pinata Cupcakes
Pinata cupcakes are deceptively plain. It’s hard to suspect that these simple white cakes with vanilla frosting could be hiding something.
You’ll need to hollow out each cupcake and fill it with sprinkles and other small, edible treats. Enjoy the looks on people’s faces as they bite into them and see a cascade of goodies fall out onto the plate.
15. Coconut Cream Pie Cupcakes
If you find the taste of coconut irresistible, then you’re sure to love these treats.
These feature coconut in the cake, the filling, and the topping! That’s what I call a coconut triple threat!
With their coconut cream filling, they’re unbelievably moist, even downright juicy.
16. Cherry Surprise Honey Cupcakes
While there’s nothing outwardly special about these simple vanilla cupcakes, they get a splash of style and color from the cherry on top. Since this is a list of filled cupcakes, there has to be something more going on under the surface.
In this case, the something more is, in fact, cherries — juicy, red, and sweetly tart cherries!
17. Andes Mint Cupcakes
These Andes mint cupcakes look gorgeous. Between the deep black chocolate cake and the minty green frosting, they could belong on a magazine cover. How they taste is even better than how they look, which is to say, 110% divine.
These treats have it all: soft and tender chocolate cupcakes, scrumptious chocolate mint filling, and unforgettable mint buttercream frosting. Pop an actual Andes mint on top of each one, and grab a few before they disappear.
18. Strawberry-Filled Cupcakes
In less than 60 minutes, you can whip up 15 of these elegant white cupcakes and top them with a delectable whipped buttercream frosting.
While they’re beautiful, their plainness makes it all the more exciting when people taste the gooey strawberry filling for the first time.
19. Chocolate Cupcakes with Slime Filling
These may look like toxic waste, but don’t worry; they’re simply dark chocolate cupcakes with a sweet, white chocolate pudding filling.
While they may look sinister, that’s precisely what you want out of a Halloween cupcake. Plus, I’m sure the kids will go wild for the green “slime” filling.
20. Reese’s-Stuffed Cupcakes
Here’s another fantastic peanut butter and chocolate treat. But what sets this cupcake apart is that it actually contains a Reese’s miniature peanut butter cup baked right in.
If you love Reese’s as much as I do, it doesn’t get any better than that.
21. Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Filling
Speaking of triple threats, prepare yourself for one of the most decadent cupcakes imaginable. This soft and fluffy chocolate cupcake houses a delicious chocolate ganache filling and features a chocolate buttercream frosting on top.
If you are a chocolate lover, these will speak to you. If you are allergic or averse to chocolate in any way, you’ll want to steer clear.
22. Chocolate Pudding-Filled Cupcakes
For another spectacular chocolate-on-chocolate recipe, you’ll love these treats.
But instead of chocolate ganache, you’ll load each one with warm chocolate pudding.
23. Jelly Donut Cupcakes
These jelly donut cupcakes bring together the best of both worlds while also being super simple to prepare. Simply grab a package each of yellow cake mix and instant French vanilla pudding mix, along with some whole milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and seedless raspberry jam, and you’re all set.
These are sure to be a hit when dusted with confectioner’s sugar.
24. Vanilla, Elderflower, and Gooseberry Jam Cupcakes
These sophisticated cupcakes would fit right in at an English garden party (but they’re also great for more relaxed occasions).
With their floral aroma and fruity sweetness, you will cherish them to the last bite.
25. Rhubarb Honey Cupcakes
For a sweet and fresh-flavored cupcake that makes a refreshing change from overly sweet desserts, these pretty-in-pink treats combine some unusual ingredients.
The rhubarb honey sauce has such a clean and naturally sweet flavor that it will satisfy your cravings without leaving you feeling heavy and weighed down after eating it. Oh, and the rhubarb buttercream is out of this world.