Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

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Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes
45 min.
12
318kcal

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Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly combines the rich, deep flavors of bittersweet chocolate with the smooth, tangy cream cheese filling. These cupcakes are popular for a reason – they offer a luxurious dessert experience that is both comforting and indulgent. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a sweet escape, these cupcakes deliver a perfect balance of moist chocolate cake paired with a creamy center that makes every bite irresistible.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels, yet impressive enough to wow your family and friends. With a calorie count of 318 per serving, you can enjoy these cupcakes guilt-free as an occasional treat. The combination of mini semisweet chocolate chips folded into the cream cheese filling adds delightful texture and bursts of sweetness that make each cupcake unique.

The use of melted bittersweet chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder enhances the intensity of the chocolate flavor, while ingredients like kosher salt and vanilla extract help to elevate the taste profile, balancing sweetness and adding depth. Plus, the creamy filling creates a surprise in the center, making these cupcakes a memorable dessert for any chocolate lover.

Perfect for dessert lovers who appreciate a sophisticated twist on a classic favorite, these Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. Whether served at parties, potlucks, or just a cozy night in, they bring warmth and delight with every bite.

Ingredients

  • cup all purpose flour 
  • 0.8 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.1 teaspoon baking soda 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate melted chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 
  • ounce cream cheese 
  • large eggs 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup semi 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