Description
Delightful chocolate cupcakes with a luscious cream cheese filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg (for cream cheese filling)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and a large egg until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then add the other large egg and mix until incorporated.
- Fill cupcake liners halfway with chocolate batter, then add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture on top.
- Optionally, sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the cream cheese filling.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For serving, consider pairing with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg