Black Bottom Cupcakes

A childhood favorite that we called chocolate cheesecake cupcakes, these Black Bottom Cupcakes are a classic! A dark chocolate cupcake is topped with a cheesecake mixture in these easy cupcakes that are simply irresistible!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings cupcakes

Calories 228kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

Filling:

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Cupcakes:

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup neutral cooking oil (vegetable, canola, avocado, etc)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line 20 muffin cups with liners.
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and beat in fully. Add the egg, salt and vanilla and continue to beat until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Set aside.
8 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
In a large liquid measuring cup, or in another bowl, mix together the boiling water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Pour the liquid into the dry ingredients and mix jus until combined.
1 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup neutral cooking oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Fill each liner about 1/2 full of the the batter.
Top each with some of the cheesecake filling. (Each should take just over 1 1/2 tablespoons of batter.)
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Let cool completely, then store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Cupcakes can be served at room temperature or cold.

Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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