Cheesecake-Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes
Cheesecake-Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes combine moist, fudgy chocolate cupcakes with a creamy, tangy cheesecake center and are topped with rich chocolate frosting. These decadent treats offer the perfect blend of chocolate indulgence and cheesecake creaminess in every bite, ideal for parties or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert, Cupcakes, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cupcake Batter:
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 large egg
½ cup (120ml) milk
¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (120ml) hot water or hot coffee
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional: 2–3 tbsp mini chocolate chips or crushed Oreos
For the Chocolate Frosting:
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1¾ cups (210g) powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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Whisk sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat egg, milk, oil, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Slowly stir in hot water or coffee until smooth.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla; mix well. Fold in chocolate chips or Oreos if using.
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Fill cupcake liners halfway with chocolate batter. Add a tablespoon of cheesecake filling in center. Top with more chocolate batter until ¾ full.
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Bake 18-22 minutes until toothpick near edge comes out clean. Cool completely.
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Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar alternating with cream, beating well. Stir in vanilla and salt. Adjust consistency if needed.
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Frost cooled cupcakes with chocolate frosting using piping bag or spatula.
Notes
Add caramel or peanut butter swirl to cheesecake filling for flavor twist.
Substitute coffee with espresso for mocha flavor.
Use flavored cream cheese (strawberry, pumpkin) for variations.
Decorate frosting with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
