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Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

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I got the recipe for these moist , filled cupcakes from a dear friend about 25 years ago. I have made them many times for my family and for church functions. They're irresistable. —Vivian Morris, Cleburne, Texas

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Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Yield: 20 Servings

30 25 55

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
FROSTING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter, melted
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Directions

For filling, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and 1/2 teaspoon salt until combined. Fold in chocolate chips; set aside.
In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and remaining sugar and salt. In another bowl, whisk the water, oil and vinegar; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Drop filling by heaping tablespoonfuls into the center of each. Bake at 350° for 24-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in a large mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa, butter, milk and vanilla; beat until blended. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with pecans. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 20 cupcakes.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 358 calories, 17 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 268 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes in Taste of Home April/May 2007, p31

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on May. 12, 2013 by SeranaJayne

Fun and easy recipe to make! Also delicious! Will make again in the future!

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2012 by alex0jewels

I made this cupcake for my family and iced cookie monster on it. But the chocolate didnt taste that good. The vinegar was to strong or something, but it didnt taste good. And the cream cheese side was ok. But i dont really know if i would make these again.

Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2012 by thompsonb

I made these cupcakes for a family reunion. They were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were excellent. I will definately make these again.!

Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2012 by monkeez16

I have made these cupcakes many many times. They are my ABSOLUTE favorites!!! I've made these for people who don't even like chocolate and they even fell in love with them!!! If you are contemplating making these you need to just do it! They are amazing!!!!! :)

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2012 by Danerlea

I was disappointed in this recipe- the cake didn't have much flavor and the filling had a odd consistency.

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2012 by umyaznemo

I just found these to be just like any other out-of-a-box cupcake but with more effort.

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2011 by JessicaLott

Amazing and very moist! Make sure that you hand stir the batter until JUST moistened. Others have said that the recipe made too much frosting, but if you frost the whole cupcake (unlike the picture) then it is the perfect amount.

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by lazuide

I made these for a co-workers birthday and everyone said they were the best cupcake they ever had!!

Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2011 by Joyce Wallis

Every time I've made these, my guests have requested the recipe!

Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2011 by Joyce Wallis

Every time I've make these, my guests have requested the recipe!

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