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Black Bottom Cupcakes

Delicious Black Bottom Cupcakes Recipe with Cream Cheese Filling

Indulge in these delightful Black Bottom Cupcakes with a creamy cheesecake filling that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Cupcake tray
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and water until combined. Optionally add vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and egg yolk until smooth.
  6. Fill cupcake liners with two tablespoons of chocolate batter, followed by a dollop of cream cheese filling, then top with more chocolate batter.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 14g

Notes

Customize your Black Bottom Cupcakes by adding chocolate chips or swapping in different extracts like almond or hazelnut for a unique flavor twist.

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