Janet's Black Bottoms Recipe

Name: Janet's Black Bottoms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 1 large egg; 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar (separated); ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (separated); 1 cup mini chocolate chip; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 350.
2
Line mini-muffin tins with paper liners.
3
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, egg, 1/3 c of the sugar and 1/4 tsp of the salt in a large bowl until creamy.
4
Stir in the chocolate chips.
5
In a second large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, remaining cup of sugar and 1/2 tsp salt.
6
Add the oil, vinegar, vanilla and 1 c water and mix until fully incorporated.
7
Spoon enough of the chocolate batter into each cup so that they are filled halfway (about 2 level tsp each).
8
Top each of the cups with a rounded tsp of the cream cheese mixture, gently spreading it over the chocolate.
9
Bake until the cupcakes are puffed and barely golden, 15-20 minutes.

1152

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, 1 large egg, 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar (separated), ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (separated), and more.

Yes, Janet's Black Bottoms falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Janet's Black Bottoms

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