CHOCOLATE AND CREAM CHEESE CUPCAKES

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Add chopped walnuts to these chocolate cupcakes and then top them with a cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
2/3 cup boiling water
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts, plus more for topping
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
  • Put the butter, cocoa powder and chocolate in a large bowl. Pour the boiling water over and let stand 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth, and then whisk in the sugar, vanilla and eggs. Whisk in the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda until just combined. Stir in the walnuts. Divide the batter among the prepared liners so they are about three-quarters full.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, 22 to 24 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Beat the cream cheese and butter on medium speed, in a large bowl, with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and lemon juice. Adjust the speed to low speed and gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until well combined. Frost the tops of the cupcakes and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Najjemba Teopistah
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and cream cheese!


Janzab Khan
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These cupcakes were a bit of a let down. They were not as moist as I expected and the frosting was too sweet.


Hero Thare
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Overall, I thought these cupcakes were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted good.


Lizbeth Pineda
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I found the frosting to be a little too sweet. I would recommend using less sugar.


Rizwan Raja999
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These cupcakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding a little more milk to the batter.


UG Live “Wayne” Entertainment
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I love how these cupcakes are not too sweet. They are perfect for a light dessert.


mdrayhan raj85
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These cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mian Muneeb
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I made these cupcakes for my friend's baby shower and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Fabian Valenzuela dominguez
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cupcakes turned out perfectly! They were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was delicious.


Martina Garcia
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These cupcakes were a disappointment. They were dry and the frosting was too runny.


ISMAIL ASIAT ANIKE TITILOPE
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The cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great! The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall I was happy with the recipe.


Ogundare Esther
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I found these cupcakes to be a bit too sweet for my taste. However, my kids loved them.


Gabriele Tedesco
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of chocolate and cream cheese. They are not too sweet and not too tangy.


Fatima zahrae Mortada
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I love how moist these cupcakes are. The chocolate and cream cheese frosting is also delicious.


Saniyyah Ghaafir
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making them again.


Gm Shifat
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday and they were a huge success! She loved the chocolate and cream cheese frosting.


Ajk Khan
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and fluffy, and the chocolate and cream cheese frosting was the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.