Description
Chocolate meets cream cheese in Black Bottom Cupcakes, a delightful Southern dessert. Rich chocolate cake cradles a velvety cream cheese center, promising pure indulgement with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)
- 2 large eggs, divided
- ½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
Dry Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) whole or 2% milk
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) canola or vegetable oil
- Water
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by softening cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes, then vigorously whip with pure vanilla extract, granulated sugar, a single large egg, and a pinch of salt until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution, and set aside at room temperature.
- Warm water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan while simultaneously whisking together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine whole milk, large egg, vegetable oil, white vinegar, and pure vanilla extract, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture, incorporating the hot water, and mix until a uniform chocolate batter forms without overmixing.
- Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Evenly distribute the chocolate batter among the muffin cups, filling each approximately 2/3 full.
- Carefully dollop the prepared cream cheese mixture on top of each chocolate batter-filled cup, creating a marbled effect.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cupcakes for 23-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for 10-12 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature completely.
Notes
- Unleash a delightful surprise with this decadent chocolate cupcake that hides a creamy cheesecake-like filling.
- Cream cheese mixture adds a luxurious tangy twist to the rich chocolate base, creating an unexpected flavor explosion.
- Perfectly balanced sweetness comes from the combination of cocoa and cream cheese, making each bite a memorable experience.
- Achieve bakery-quality results by carefully layering the chocolate batter with the cream cheese topping before baking.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure a smooth, well-integrated filling that melts beautifully into the cupcake.
- Store these indulgent treats in an airtight container for up to 3 days, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg