Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Health score
1%
Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes
45 min.
12
318kcal

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Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy decadence with these irresistible Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply satisfying a sweet craving, these cupcakes are sure to impress. Moist chocolate cake meets a luscious cream cheese filling, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Each bite offers a burst of bittersweet chocolate, complemented by the subtle tanginess of cream cheese and the delightful crunch of mini chocolate chips.

This recipe is surprisingly straightforward, making it ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. With a prep time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these treats to serve 12 lucky individuals. The cupcakes are baked to perfection in a standard muffin pan, ensuring a soft and fluffy texture. A toothpick test ensures they’re done just right, while the cream cheese filling adds a creamy surprise in every bite. Once cooled, these cupcakes are ready to be enjoyed as a luxurious dessert or a sweet afternoon snack.

Perfect for chocolate lovers, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also visually appealing. The combination of cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and cream cheese filling creates a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is tasty. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply treating yourself, these Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes are guaranteed to be a hit. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to bake a batch of pure indulgence!

Ingredients

  • cup flour 
  • 0.8 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.1 teaspoon baking soda 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate melted chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • ounce cream cheese 
  • large eggs 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup semisweet chocolate chips mini
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted room temperature (1 stick)
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened sifted
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Using electric mixer, beat creamcheese in medium bowl.
  2. Add egg, sugar,salt, and vanilla and beat until almostsmooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F.Line standard muffin pan with 12 paperliners.
  4. Whisk first 5 ingredients in smallbowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugarand butter in large bowl until fluffy. Beatin eggs. Stir in vanilla and chocolate;beat at high speed 5 seconds. Beat inflour mixture alternately with milk. Beaton high for 5 seconds to blend. Dividebatter among cups, filling 1/3 full. Usingtablespoon, hollow out center of eachcupcake.
  5. Place 1 heaping tablespoonfulcream cheese filling in each center.
  6. Bake cupcakes until toothpick insertedinto center (but not cream cheese filling)comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool10 minutes in pan.
  7. Remove from pan; coolcompletely on rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories318kcal
Protein6.45%
Fat57.44%
Carbs36.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.17
Glycemic Load
15
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.6682609164197%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.81mg
Epicatechin
2.46mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:317.5kcal
15.87%
Fat:20.6g
31.7%
Saturated Fat:12.02g
75.13%
Carbohydrates:29.15g
9.72%
Net Carbohydrates:27.44g
9.98%
Sugar:18.23g
20.26%
Cholesterol:87.87mg
29.29%
Sodium:315.52mg
13.72%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.16%
100%
Caffeine:13.21mg
4.4%
Protein:5.21g
10.42%
Selenium:10.55µg
15.07%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.32%
Vitamin A:580.16IU
11.6%
Phosphorus:114.68mg
11.47%
Copper:0.23mg
11.38%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.64%
Iron:1.69mg
9.41%
Magnesium:34.4mg
8.6%
Folate:27.32µg
6.83%
Fiber:1.71g
6.82%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.81%
Calcium:65.69mg
6.57%
Zinc:0.78mg
5.23%
Potassium:158.83mg
4.54%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.33%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.09%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
3.98%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.93%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.36%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.43%
Vitamin K:2.05µg
1.96%
Source:Epicurious