Curly Q Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Curly Q Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box Dark Chocolate Cake Mix; * * * * * *; FOR THE FILLING:; 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softened; 1-1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar; 3/4 cups Marshmallow Creme; 2-1/2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream, Divided; * * * * * *; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1/4 cups Heavy Cream; 4 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate, Finely Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter, Softened

Servings: persons

1 box Dark Chocolate Cake Mix
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FOR THE FILLING:
6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softened
1-1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar
3/4 cups Marshmallow Creme
2-1/2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream, Divided
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FOR THE FROSTING:
1/4 cups Heavy Cream
4 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Chocolate, Finely Chopped
1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter, Softened

1
Prepare the dark chocolate cake according to the package directions.
2
For the filling:
3
In a medium bowl, beat the butter with the confectioners' sugar, marshmallow fluff and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the heavy cream at medium speed until fluffy. Transfer all but 1/2 cup of the filling to a decorating bag. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of heavy cream into the remaining filling and reserve for piping the tops of the cupcakes.
4
Using a melon baller, scoop out some of cupcake to have room for the filling (reserve these tops). Insert the tip of the decorating bag and squeeze lightly to fill the hole with cream. Set tops back on them.
5
For the frosting:
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Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming. Add finely chopped chocolate and let stand for 5 minutes. Add the butter and stir until smooth. Let cool for a minute then spread the top of each cupcake with the frosting.
7
Spoon the reserved filling into a decorating bag fitted with a very small plain tip and pipe curly Qs on each cupcake. Refrigerate the cupcakes for at least 10 minutes to set the frosting.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box Dark Chocolate Cake Mix, * * * * * *, FOR THE FILLING:, 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softened, and more.

Yes, Curly Q Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Curly Q Cupcakes

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