How To: Filled Cupcakes

Cupcakes are a favorite treat of mine to make. I especially love making filled cupcakes. I feel like this really gives the cupcakes a little something extra. I have found two different ways that really work for filling cupcakes. I learned these techniques from Annie-Eats. Check out Annie’s blog to get some additional ideas on how to fill cupcakes.Method 1:In order to fill cupcakes this way cut a small cone from the center with a pairing knife. Then cut the bottom off the cone (leaving a small portion of the top) and discarded the excess. Lastly use a spoon to scoop the filling into the cupcake and then replace the top. Ice as usual.

This is a good method to use if you filling is very stiff (jam, Nutella, ect). You can use this method to fill any cupcakes but it is best for those types of fillings.Method 2:This method requires a filling tip. Insert the tip (attached to a piping bag filled with your cupcake filling) into the cupcakes and push the filling into the cupcake until the cupcake expands slightly. Ice as usual.

The filling tips can be found at your local Michaels or Hobby Lobby. The tip I use looks like this and came from Hobby Lobby. You will also need a piping bag for this method. I don’t prefer this method as much since it tends to be messier. Don’t worry if it takes you a few tries to get it down.

Either one of these methods are fantastic ways to fill cupcakes. Here are a few recipes that call for cupcake filling:Almond Raspberry CupcakesChocolate Peanut Butter CupcakesRaspberry Lemonade Cupcakes