These Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes are a decadent treat for true chocolate lovers. Rich, moist chocolate cupcakes hide a creamy cream cheese and chocolate chip centre that melts in every bite. Made with Freedom Rice Bran Oil, the cupcakes turn soft, fluffy, and perfectly balanced without feeling heavy. Ideal for parties, celebrations, or indulgent desserts, this recipe promises a delightful surprise in every mouthful.

Ingredients :

  • For Chocolate Cupcakes
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2/3 cup Freedom Rice Bran Oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For Cream Cheese Filling

  • 1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method :

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tray with 24 paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda until well combined.
  3. Add Freedom Rice Bran Oil, water, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

To Prepare the Filling

  1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, egg, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
  2. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  3. Drop a heaping teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the centre of each cupcake.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake (not the centre) comes out clean.
  5. Remove from oven, allow to cool, and serve. Sprinkle with icing sugar if desired.

Soft chocolate on the outside, creamy surprise inside—these cupcakes are pure indulgence made irresistible with every bite.