CREAM CHEESE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

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Smooth cream cheese inside makes these cupcakes so rich. The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate chips comes through in every yummy bite. You'll be asked to make them again and again. -Shirley Dunbar, Mojave, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter chips
CUPCAKES:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the sugar, egg and salt until smooth. Fold in chocolate and peanut butter chips; set aside. , For cupcakes, in a large bowl, beat the sugar, water, oil, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture and mix well., Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Top each with about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into cupcake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Noman Ghani
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I love these cupcakes! The cream cheese frosting is the perfect touch.


Emtiaz Vai
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I will definitely be making them again.


Courage Oz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out great. They were moist and flavorful.


Mosabbir hasan
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These cupcakes were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add a bit more moisture to the batter next time.


Martin Ndakolo
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The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, so I added a bit of lemon juice to balance it out.


Rujel Ahmed
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I made these cupcakes gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend and they turned out great.


Keya Mony
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I substituted the chocolate chips for chopped walnuts and they were still delicious.


Suvongkar Sutra dhor
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The cupcakes were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


abida bhatti
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Mortuza Khan
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These cupcakes were so delicious! The cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement to the chocolate cake. I will definitely be making these again.