Black Bottom Cupcakes Recipe

• Level: Easy Perfect for beginner bakers ready to create something irresistible!
• Yield: 12 decadent cupcakes
• Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 12 servings): Calories 279, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Carbohydrates 37 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 23 g, Protein 4 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 168 mg
• Total Time: 40 min
• Active Time: 20 min

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Instructions

1. Position a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 350F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until silky smooth and lump-free, about 1-2 minutes. Set aside this creamy surprise filling!
2. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and remaining 2/3 cup granulated sugar. Stir in the vegetable oil, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup water until just combined. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes, then gently fold in the vinegar for that perfect rise.
3. Scoop the chocolate batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Add a generous 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture to the center of each watch the magic happen!
4. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the cream cheese centers are set and a toothpick in the chocolate part comes out clean. Your kitchen will smell amazing!
5. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack with a knife or offset spatula. Chill completely, about 30 minutes, before devouring these fudgy, cheesecake-filled delights.

Cook's Note

Spoon flour into your measuring cup and level it off no scooping from the bag, or your cupcakes might turn out too dry. Get ready for rave reviews!

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