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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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 20 cupcakes
Calories: 228 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and 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.
- 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.
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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.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cupcake
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
190mg
(8%)
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cupcake | |
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.