Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

These Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

This recipe is straightforward and ideal for both novice and experienced bakers. You can easily customize the frosting with different flavors or toppings to make them your own.

Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a moist chocolate cake base topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and yields 12 cupcakes, making it a perfect choice for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup boiling water
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and well combined.
Frost Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting. Garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired.
Serve: Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes with friends and family!