CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE FILLING

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Chocolate cupcakes with pumpkin cheesecake filling are a delicious combination of rich, moist chocolate cake and a creamy pumpkin smoothness inside.

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
⅓ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons 100% pure pumpkin
6 drops yellow food coloring
3 drops red food coloring
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips, or more to taste
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Place cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, egg, pumpkin, yellow food coloring, red food coloring, and salt in a bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until thoroughly combined and no lumps remain. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Whisk flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl. Mix in water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract until batter is well blended.
  • Fill muffin cups 1/2-full with batter; top with 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 289.2 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

Soman Sada
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I'm a health-conscious baker, so I was excited to find this recipe. I made a few substitutions to make the cupcakes healthier, and they turned out great! The cupcakes were moist and fluffy, and the pumpkin cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious.


BOKA. Legend
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I'm a vegan, so I was excited to find this recipe. I made a few substitutions to make the cupcakes vegan, and they turned out great! The cupcakes were moist and fluffy, and the pumpkin cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely m


Md Nahidislam
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I'm dairy-free, so I was excited to find this recipe. I made a few substitutions to make the cupcakes dairy-free, and they turned out great! The cupcakes were moist and fluffy, and the pumpkin cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious. I would defi


Abigail Richard
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I'm gluten-free, so I was excited to find this recipe. I made a few substitutions to make the cupcakes gluten-free, and they turned out great! The cupcakes were moist and fluffy, and the pumpkin cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious. I would de


Abdullah Al Jihad
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I'm not a very experienced baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the cupcakes were a big hit with my friends and family. I will definitely be making these again.


Golden Blue moon
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I've had my fair share of cupcakes, and these are some of the best I've ever had. The chocolate cupcakes were moist and fluffy, and the pumpkin cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the way the two flavors complemented each other. I wo


Max Towers
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I'm a big fan of cheesecake, so I was really excited to try these cupcakes. The pumpkin cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious, and the chocolate cupcakes were a nice addition. I would definitely make these again.


Esther Dzimwe
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I'm a chocolate lover, so I was really excited to try these cupcakes. They did not disappoint! The chocolate cupcakes were rich and decadent, and the pumpkin cheesecake filling was a nice surprise. I would definitely make these again.


Smiling Smiling
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These cupcakes are the perfect fall treat! The pumpkin cheesecake filling is creamy and flavorful, and the chocolate cupcakes are moist and fluffy. I love the way the two flavors complement each other. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyo


Minoo Koo
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These cupcakes were so easy to make, and they turned out so delicious! I used a box of chocolate cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree for the filling, and they were still a hit. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Abdul Bilal
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I love the combination of chocolate and pumpkin in these cupcakes. The cheesecake filling is a nice surprise, and it pairs perfectly with the rich chocolate cake. I would definitely make these again.


Ali Khokhar
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These cupcakes were a hit at my Halloween party! The pumpkin cheesecake filling was creamy and perfectly spiced, and the chocolate cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I topped them with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, and they