CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE CUPCAKES

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I got the recipe for these moist , filled cupcakes from a dear friend about 25 years ago. I have made them many times for my family and for church functions. They're irresistable. -Vivian Morris, Cleburne, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
FROSTING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter, melted
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • For filling, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and 1/2 teaspoon salt until combined. Fold in chocolate chips; set aside., In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and remaining sugar and salt. In another bowl, whisk the water, oil and vinegar; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Drop filling by heaping tablespoonfuls into the center of each. Bake at 350° for 24-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa, butter, milk and vanilla; beat until blended. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with pecans. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Rutendo Chikomborero
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cupcakes are now my favorite.


Mahdia Alizada
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I love the chocolate and cream cheese combination. These cupcakes are so delicious.


Black Army
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These cupcakes are perfect for a party. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Meyka
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were so easy to make. I'm so glad I tried them.


Lala Luqman
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These cupcakes are the best I've ever had. I will definitely be making them again and again.


Aisha Attahiru
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cupcakes are now my go-to recipe for chocolate cream cheese cupcakes.


Kamrol Hasan
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I love that these cupcakes are made with simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make them.


Cabdi Casiis
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These cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and just because. They're always a hit.


Raffi Ullah
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them and I made a lot of money. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Mulugojam Negash
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit. I love that they're not too sweet and the frosting is so creamy and light.


mariogamer Z
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh the next day.


A Fff
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I'm not a fan of chocolate and cream cheese, but I decided to try these cupcakes anyway. I was surprised at how much I liked them. The chocolate and cream cheese flavors were perfectly balanced and the cupcakes were so moist and fluffy.


Nu Zeilen
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday and she loved them. She said they were the best cupcakes she had ever had. I'm so happy I found this recipe.


ehsan israil
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These cupcakes were a huge hit at my office party. Everyone loved them and they were all asking for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe online. It's a keeper!


Shajahan Ali
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I've tried many chocolate cream cheese cupcake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cupcakes are so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly creamy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Love Alii
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of chocolate and cream cheese. The frosting is so creamy and fluffy, and the chocolate cake is moist and rich. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Maria Smith
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I'm not a big baker, but I decided to try these cupcakes because they looked so easy. I'm so glad I did! They were so delicious and I got so many compliments on them. I'll definitely be making them again.


leigh Bisschops
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I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge hit. The kids loved them and the adults did too. They were easy to make and I didn't have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.


Ralston Stephenson
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These cupcakes were amazing. I was skeptical about the chocolate and cream cheese combination, but it was perfect. The cupcakes were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and light. I will definitely be making these again.


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