Smoky BBQ Bliss Cupcakes
These delectable cupcakes have a moist chocolate base complemented by a creamy barbecue center, making them a unique and irresistible treat. The sweet and smoky flavors blend harmoniously to create a memorable dessert experience that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3.
Add vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- 4.
Gradually pour in buttermilk while mixing on low speed, until the batter is smooth.
- 5.
Divide batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
- 6.
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and liquid smoke until smooth and creamy.
- 7.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the barbecue mixture into the center of each cupcake, pushing it slightly down into the batter.
- 8.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the outer part of a cupcake comes out clean.
- 9.
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10.
Optionally, garnish with additional barbecue sauce drizzled on top of the cupcakes before serving.
