Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes
- Contains Eggs
- Contains Dairy
- Contains Wheat
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Batter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 12 Cup Muffin Pan
- Large Bowl
- Muffin Liners
- Small Bowl
- Toothpicks
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
Step 2
Assemble the hand mixer attachment on the power base, then install the beaters.
Step 3
In a small bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar. Press power to begin mixing on speed 1, then gradually increase to speed 3. Mix until the ingredients are combined into a smooth mixture, about 1 minute. Set aside.
Step 4
To prepare the batter, add the eggs, sugars, oil, and vanilla extract to a large bowl. Press power to begin mixing on speed 1, then gradually increase to speed 3. Mix until the ingredients are evenly combined, about 2 minutes.
Step 5
Add the remaining batter ingredients to the large bowl. Press power to begin mixing on speed 1, then gradually increase to speed 3. Mix until a batter has just formed, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Transfer the batter to the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup halfway. Top each cup with 2 tablespoons of the prepared filling. Then use a toothpick or butter knife to swirl the filling into the batter.
Step 7
Place the cupcakes in the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick will come out clean after being inserted in the center of a cupcake.
Step 8
Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow to cool completely before serving.