Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Indulgent chocolate cupcakes with a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling and a dusting of sugar and crunchy almonds. These rich, moist treats are a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips and set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup oil, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well blended. Gradually mix in the 1-1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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3
Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups half full with the chocolate batter. Top each with a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with sugar and chopped almonds, if desired.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 24 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
