Black Bottom Cupcakes Recipe
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Potluck, Thanksgiving, Sweet, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Recipe Yield: 8 cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
Nutrition per Serving:
- Calories: 608.1
- Fat: 36.1g
- Saturated Fat: 12.5g
- Cholesterol: 57.6mg
- Sodium: 254.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 3.8g
- Sugar: 45.5g
- Protein: 9g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, blend together the cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Set aside.
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Prepare the Cocoa Batter:
- In another bowl, sift together the remaining sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in the water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Beat until the batter is smooth and well combined.
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Assemble the Cupcakes:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- Fill each paper cup halfway with the cocoa batter.
- Spoon a dollop of the cream cheese mixture on top of each cupcake.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the cream cheese layer.
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Bake:
- Place the cupcakes in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cocoa batter comes out clean.
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Serve:
- Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
These Black Bottom Cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to Thanksgiving gatherings, thanks to their delicious chocolate and cream cheese combination. Enjoy the rich flavors and moist texture of these delightful treats!
