Dream Cupcakes

Name: Dream Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size); 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, optional

My grandchildren love these cream-filled cupcakes. They're a special treat yet easy to make. And they keep nicely in the refrigerator. —Dorothy Bahlmann, Clarksville, Iowa

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Directions

Prepare cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes. Fill 30 paper-lined muffin cups half full. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and salt until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips and, if desired, coconut.
Drop about 2 teaspoonfuls of cream cheese mixture into the center of each cupcake. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 155 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Dream Cupcakes in Country Discoveries March/April 2000

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cimgraph

Sep 2, 2014

I made these yesterday for a family gathering and they were delicious! There were skeptics because of no frosting, but that issue was forgotten once the took a bite! The recipe made about 24 using my larger pans. Don't fill each tin more than half, and use about a tablespoon of filling for each. I baked mine 25 minutes and they were perfect! I did garnish the tops with a little cluster of mini chocolate chips when I took them out of the oven.
soniathomas5

Dec 29, 2013

EXCELLLENT!!! I usually make a similar recipe but this one is so much easier with less mess. My nine year old was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and I've been looking for some good recipes. My two other teanage kids also loved them. Used 1/2 cup dark mini chocolate chips. Would put 10 stars if I could!!!
jewettsara

Aug 10, 2012

My 7-year-old daughter requested I make these for her classroom birthday treat. They were a hit! No frosting needed! We've also made these using strawberry cake mix, yum!
Brontespet

May 18, 2012

These are delicious. I didn't use the chocolate cake mix. Instead I made the chocolate cake on the Hershey's cocoa container. I added about a teaspoon of coconut extract to the filling. I frosted them with a chocolate ganache and drizzled melted white chocolate on top.
rudylenak

Jul 4, 2010

Good