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Chocolate-Bottom Mini-Cupcakes

Name: Chocolate-Bottom Mini-Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 dozen.
Ingredients: FILLING:; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; BATTER:; 1 cup water; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt

12 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min./batch + cooling

Makes

6 dozen

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022

These freeze very well. I like to keep a batch on hand for drop-in guests or for when I'm too busy to bake. —Bertille Cooper, California, Maryland

Chocolate-Bottom Mini-Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
BATTER:
1 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg, sugar and salt until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips; set aside.

For batter, in a large bowl, combine the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Combine remaining ingredients; add to the liquid mixture and mix well (batter will be thin).
Spoon about 2 teaspoons of batter into greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups. Top with about 1 teaspoon of filling.
Bake at 350° for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in cupcake portion comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 114 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Chocolate-Bottom Mini-Cupcakes

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