Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Indulge in the perfect balance of rich chocolate and tangy creaminess with these irresistible Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Featuring a moist, cocoa-packed base and a luscious cream cheese filling dotted with mini chocolate chips, this recipe creates a decadent treat that’s as easy to make as it is to eat. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like cocoa powder, cream cheese, and vinegar for a tender crumb, these cupcakes are ideal for both novice and seasoned bakers. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a sweet snack, these cupcakes are a crowd-pleaser served chilled or at room temperature. Bake a batch today and enjoy a dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 0.33 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 large egg
• 0.33 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
• 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until combined and smooth. The batter will be thin.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Fold in the mini chocolate chips into the cream cheese mixture.

Step 6

Fill each muffin liner about half full with the chocolate batter.

Step 7

Drop a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each cupcake, using all of the filling.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges of the cupcakes have set and a toothpick inserted into the chocolate portion comes out clean (the cream cheese center may still look slightly soft).

Step 9

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Step 10

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1171.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3510.6

Total Fat 176.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 49.7g
Cholesterol 448.6mg	0%
Sodium 3271.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 481.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.1g	0%
Total Sugars 299.2g
Protein 53.9g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 386.5mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 1488.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.5%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 51.7%