Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Cream cheese frosting is a popular choice for cupcakes as it adds a tangy and creamy element to the sweet chocolate base.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cupcakes have cooled, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto the cupcakes.
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Drizzle melted chocolate over the frosted cupcakes.
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Allow the chocolate to set for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
