Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Cream cheese frosting is a popular choice for cupcakes due to its creamy and tangy flavor that complements the rich chocolate cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Western Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 8 cup Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Whipping cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
7. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and whipping cream, beating until creamy and well combined.
8. Pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
9. Let the cupcakes rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.