Cream Cheese Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

Cream cheese filled chocolate cupcakes are a popular dessert in American bakeries, often enjoyed for birthdays and special occasions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Cream Cheese Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Anytime, 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: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 cup Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• as needed optional Sprinkles, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each liner halfway with the batter.
7. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
8. Spoon a dollop of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each cupcake.
9. Top with another spoonful of batter, covering the cream cheese.
10. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcakes comes out clean.
11. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Optional: Garnish with sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 26g

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.