Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Cream-Filled Cupcakes

Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Cream-Filled Cupcakes

Written by: Chef Smoke

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Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Cream-Filled Cupcakes

Soft chocolate cupcakes with a fluffy vanilla cream center and rich chocolate glaze. Individually portioned snack cakes inspired by classic lunchbox treats, elevated with cannabis-infused butter.


A Note on Dosing

This recipe makes 12 filled cupcakes

Using 3g cannabis at 15% THC

≈450mg THC total
≈37mg per cupcake

Adjust potency by using less cannabis or serving half portions.


Terpene Pairing & Strain Suggestions

Myrcene – deep chocolate richness
Limonene – sweet cream brightness
Caryophyllene – cocoa spice warmth

Look for strains with dessert-forward terpene profiles.


Step 1: Decarboxylation

Ingredients

3g cannabis flower

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C)
  2. Break cannabis into small pieces
  3. Spread on parchment-lined baking tray
  4. Bake 35–40 minutes
  5. Cool completely

Step 2: Infuse Butter

Ingredients

¾ cup unsalted butter
Decarboxylated cannabis

Method

  1. Melt butter in saucepan over low heat
  2. Add cannabis
  3. Maintain 160–180°F
  4. Infuse 2 hours, stirring occasionally
  5. Strain through cheesecloth

Step 3: Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
½ cup infused butter (melted)
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup flour
½ cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup milk

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Whisk sugar and melted infused butter
  3. Add eggs and vanilla
  4. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
  5. Alternate adding dry mixture and milk
  6. Mix until smooth
  7. Fill cupcake liners ¾ full
  8. Bake 16–18 minutes
  9. Cool completely

Step 4: Cream Filling

Ingredients

½ cup infused butter (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream

Method

  1. Beat butter until fluffy
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar
  3. Mix in vanilla and cream
  4. Beat until smooth and airy

Using a piping bag, inject filling into the center of each cupcake.


Step 5: Chocolate Glaze

Ingredients

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp corn syrup

Method

  1. Melt chocolate and butter together
  2. Stir in corn syrup
  3. Allow glaze to cool slightly
  4. Spoon glaze over cupcakes

Allow glaze to set 15 minutes.


Storage

Refrigerated: 1 week