Fudge Filling

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Making your own fudge filling can be a delightful and rewarding experience. When you pipe this fudge filling into your cake layers or cupcakes, it not only enhances the taste but also adds a decadent surprise in the center. This can elevate your cupcakes and make them a hit with anyone who enjoys a combination of moist cake and a creamy, chocolatey filling!

sliced cupcake showing fudge filling in center

Fudge Filling Recipe

Fudge filling is a rich and creamy confection that is a perfect filling for cupcakes. The combination of marshmallow crème, sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and dark chocolate creates a luscious and flavorful filling. Step by step instructions below.

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups marshmallow crème
1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups dark chocolate (semi-sweet), melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot water

Instructions

In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallow cream, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt. Stir constantly and vigorously white bringing to a full boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow to cool until "just" warm. Stir in melted chocolate until smooth. Add 1/2 cup hot water and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Cool until able to pipe into cupcake cavity. Mixture will be soft. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a #2A tip (or #230 bismarck tip for mini cupcakes) with the fudge filling.

Recipe and image taken with permission fromVi Whittington and Autumn Carpenter's Book, Creative Cupcakes.