Surprise Cupcakes

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Surprise Cupcakes are delightful treats with a hidden center of sweet cream cheese and chocolate chips, offering a rich and indulgent flavor. Perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions, these cupcakes combine classic chocolate cake with a surprising, creamy filling that adds an extra layer of enjoyment.

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 chocolate cake mix
  • 1 egg
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Fill each cupcake liner 3/4 full of prepared chocolate cake batter.
  2. Mix egg, cream cheese, sugar, and chocolate chips until well combined.
  3. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the center of each cupcake batter-filled liner.
  4. Sprinkle nuts and sugar over the top of each cupcake.
  5. Bake as directed on the cake mix box, typically at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

419 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.7g 17% DV
Total Fat 18.8g 24% DV
Carbs 58.8g 21% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 16.7g 33% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 428.3mg 19% DV
Potassium 471mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 88mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 91.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 141.3mg 11% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

American recipes → Vegetarian recipes → Dairy recipes → All recipes →