Black Bottom Cupcakes with Rich Chocolate Cream Cheese
Black Bottom Cupcakes are rich chocolate cupcakes filled with a creamy cheesecake center and chocolate chips.They feature a moist cocoa cake base paired with a smooth cream cheese filling.These cupcakes are easy to prepare and perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike.The contrast between the dark chocolate cake and creamy center makes them visually stunning.They are ideal for parties, holidays, dessert tables, and afternoon treats.Every bite delivers a delicious combination of chocolate richness and cheesecake creaminess.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cupcake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy, then fold in chocolate chips.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and lump-free.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with chocolate batter. Add a spoonful of cream cheese filling to the center of each cupcake.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes or until the cupcakes are set and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve slightly warm or chilled.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes soft.
- Room-temperature ingredients blend more smoothly.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips balance sweetness perfectly.
- Cupcakes taste even better after chilling overnight.
- Paper liners help maintain cupcake shape.
- Dutch-process cocoa gives a deeper chocolate flavour.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator because of the cream cheese filling.