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Black Bottom Cupcakes I

4.5 stars
By: Laura Duncan Allen
"Chocolate cream cheese cupcakes, rich and gooey. Serve these little gems with a tall glass of ice cold milk."
Recipe Provided by allrecipes.com
  • Prep Time 30 Minutes
  • Cook Time 30 Minutes
  • Ready In 1 Hour
  • Serves 24

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 0.3 cup white sugar
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 0.2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line muffin tins with paper cups or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy. Stir in the chocolate chips and set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Make a well in the center and add the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Stir together until well blended. Fill muffin tins 1/3 full with the batter and top with a dollop of the cream cheese mixture.
  • 4. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving: Calories 171 | Total Fat 8.9g | Saturated Fat 3.9g | Cholesterol 19mg | Sodium 145mg | Carbohydrates 22.4g | Fiber 0.9g | Protein 2.3g