CHOCOLATE AND CREAM CHEESE CUPCAKES

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Add chopped walnuts to these chocolate cupcakes and then top them with a cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
2/3 cup boiling water
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts, plus more for topping
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
  • Put the butter, cocoa powder and chocolate in a large bowl. Pour the boiling water over and let stand 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth, and then whisk in the sugar, vanilla and eggs. Whisk in the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda until just combined. Stir in the walnuts. Divide the batter among the prepared liners so they are about three-quarters full.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, 22 to 24 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Beat the cream cheese and butter on medium speed, in a large bowl, with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and lemon juice. Adjust the speed to low speed and gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until well combined. Frost the tops of the cupcakes and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

naushad Naushadahmad
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I would definitely recommend these cupcakes to anyone who loves chocolate and cream cheese.


Jazib Tanveer
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These cupcakes were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious.


IMRAN ARIF KHAN
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


Andrew Smart
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I found these cupcakes to be a bit dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


rebecca black
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Rock Boy
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I was a bit skeptical about the cream cheese frosting, but it was actually really good! It was light and fluffy, and it didn't overpower the chocolate flavor.


Virgilinx Gustave
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful.


ynw melly
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These were the best cupcakes I've ever had! The chocolate and cream cheese flavors were amazing.


Satish Solanki
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were so easy to make! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


adam adly
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still came out moist and fluffy.


Bdb Bdh
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday and she loved them! The chocolate and cream cheese flavors were perfect together.


Marie Shoulder blade
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These cupcakes were a huge hit at my party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.