Best 6 Black Bottom Cups Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Black Bottom Cups, a timeless dessert that combines the richness of chocolate and the creaminess of vanilla in individual serving cups. These elegant treats feature a layer of moist chocolate cake topped with a velvety vanilla custard, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. The recipes in this article offer variations on this classic dessert, including a gluten-free version and a boozy twist with the addition of Irish cream. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success.

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BLACK BOTTOM CUPCAKES



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The base of these cupcakes is a springy chocolate cake called "wacky cake." Made with no butter, eggs or milk and stirred together in one bowl, it was popular during World War II when rations were low. Along the way, someone added a rich cheesecake filling and black bottom cupcakes were born.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners. Beat together the cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup of the granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla extract in a medium bowl on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth and no lumps remain, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and remaining 2/3 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl. Add the oil, the remaining teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup water and mix until combined. Let the batter rest 10 minutes at room temperature, then stir in the vinegar.
  • Divide the chocolate batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Drop about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling in the center of each cupcake.
  • Bake until the cream cheese filling has set and a toothpick inserted into the chocolate cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Cool in the tin 5 minutes and then use a butter knife or small offset spatula to carefully remove the cupcakes to a wire rack. Cool the cupcakes completely before serving, about 30 minutes.

BLACK BOTTOM CUPCAKES II



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Made-from-scratch chocolate cupcakes with a great cream cheese surprise!

Provided by SHERIMA1

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg
⅓ cup white sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two 12 cup muffin pans with paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup sugar, oil and water until blended. Stir in the vinegar and vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture until incorporated. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup sugar and salt. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Fill muffin cups 1/3 full with chocolate batter, then top with a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 145 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

BLACK BOTTOM CUPCAKES



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This recipe's been in our family for years, but these cupcakes still go quick each time I make them. So I always double or triple the ingredients! You'll likely see what I mean if you make them at your place-I can't remember anyone who's tried them for the first time not asking for seconds. -Julie Briceland, Windsor, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 20

FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
CUPCAKES:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
Sugar
Chopped almonds, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and salt until smooth. Stir in chips; set aside. , For cupcakes, in a large bowl, beat the sugar, water, oil, egg, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended. , Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups half full with chocolate batter. Drop a heaping tablespoonful of cheese mixture in center of batter of each cupcake. Sprinkle with sugar and chopped almonds if desired. , Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to racks to cool completely. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BLACK BOTTOM CUPS



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A bake off winner, sure to please.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pkg. cream, cheese, softened, 3 oz. each
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
6 oz. pkg, chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup water
1/3 cup oil
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350. Line 18 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups. In small bowl, mix cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar and egg; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips; set aside. In large bowl, mix flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla; beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
  • 2. Fill prepared muffin cups half full; top each with tablespoonful of cream cheese mixture. Srpinkle with 2 Tbsp. sugar and nuts. Bake at 350 for 20 to 30 minutes or til cream cheese mixture is light golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Remove form pans. cool completely. Refrigerate leftovers. Makes 18 cupcakes

GRANDMA GUDGEL'S BLACK BOTTOM CUPCAKES



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My husband's Grandmother used to make these cupcakes every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. They became a family favorite. I was asked this year to make these in honor of her memory. They are very delicious with a nice cream cheese surprise in the center!

Provided by NANCYSTANFIELD

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 egg
⅓ cup white sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter muffin tins and set aside.
  • Beat together the cream cheese, egg, sugar and salt. Stir in chocolate chips and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add the water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Beat until well combined. Batter will be thin.
  • Fill muffin cups 1/3 full with the chocolate batter. Top each one with a spoonful of cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 144.2 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

BLACK BOTTOM CUPCAKES



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Though unfrosted, these chocolate cupcakes with a marble-topped cream cheese filling aren't lacking in flavor or appearance. Their smooth tops also make them ideal candidates for baking cupcakes to-go.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
6 tablespoons hot water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two standard 12-cup muffin tins with liners.
  • Cupcakes: In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together cocoa and hot water until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. In a small saucepan, heat butter and sugar over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until butter melts and mixture is combined; transfer to a medium bowl and whisk until cooled slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Add egg and whisk until smooth. Add cocoa mixture, flour mixture, sour cream, and vanilla; stir until just combined (do not over-mix).
  • Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  • Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons cupcake batter into each muffin cup, tapping tins firmly to level and evenly distribute batter. Evenly divide the cream cheese filling among the muffin cups, adding spoonfuls to each to fill muffin cups about three-quarters full. Dot remaining cupcake batter on top. Using a skewer or tip of a paring knife, make figure-8 motions to create a marbled effect on the surface of each cupcake. Bake until filling sets, 22 to 25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Tips:

  • To make a smooth ganache, melt the chocolate and cream together slowly and gently. Do not boil the cream, as this will cause the chocolate to seize.
  • If you do not have a double boiler or a heatproof bowl, you can melt the chocolate and cream in a microwave. Place the chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between. Continue heating until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • To make the vanilla wafers, you can use a food processor or a blender. If you are using a food processor, pulse the wafers until they are finely ground. If you are using a blender, blend the wafers until they are a fine powder.
  • To make the crust, combine the vanilla wafers, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl. Stir until the mixture is well combined. Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared muffin cups.
  • To make the ganache, combine the chocolate and cream in a medium bowl. Heat the mixture over a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl in the microwave until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  • To assemble the black bottom cups, spoon the ganache into the prepared muffin cups. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the ganache is set.

Conclusion:

Black bottom cups are a classic dessert that is both easy to make and delicious. With a creamy ganache filling and a crispy vanilla wafer crust, these cups are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you are making them for a special occasion or just for a sweet treat, black bottom cups are a surefire way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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