Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup water; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 6 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter, melted
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chopped pecans

1
For filling, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and 1/2 teaspoon salt until combined. Fold in chocolate chips; set aside.
2
In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and remaining sugar and salt. In another bowl, whisk the water, oil and vinegar; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
3
Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Drop filling by heaping tablespoonfuls into the center of each. Bake at 350u00b0 for 24-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For frosting, in a large mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa, butter, milk and vanilla; beat until blended. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with pecans. Store in the refrigerator.

1416

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

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