Swirled Cheese Cupcakes (Chocolate and Peanut Butter)

Cheesecake cupcakes have been around since the 19th century, but the addition of chocolate and peanut butter swirls adds a delicious twist to this classic dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Swirled Cheese Cupcakes (Chocolate and Peanut Butter)

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Cream cheese
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 4 tablespoon Peanut butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, mixing well.
7. Divide the batter in half.
8. In one half, mix in cocoa powder until well combined.
9. In the other half, mix in peanut butter until well combined.
10. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
11. Spoon the chocolate batter into half of the liners and the peanut butter batter into the other half.
12. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the batters together.
13. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
14. Allow the cupcakes to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 5g10%

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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.