Cheesecake Filled Cupcakes

These wonderful cupcakes combine chocolate cake with chocolate chip cheesecake. They have been in our family for years and are always a BIG hit when brought to a function!

Category: Desserts

Cuisine: American

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18 reviews 
Ready in 35 minutes

part of Father's Day Ideas collection

by CarolaGirl01

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup flour

1 cup sugar, granulated

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup water

1/3 cup cooking oil (canola or veg)

1 Tbsp vinegar

1 Tbsp vanilla

8 ounces cream cheese May use "light" but "fat-free" not recommended

1/3 cup sugar, granulated

1 whole egg May use 2 large whites for lighter texture in cheesecake

1/8 tsp salt

6 ounces chocolate chips


Directions

Mix first nine ingredients by hand or with electric mixer until well blended. Pour into cupcake cups, only 1/3 to 1/2 full. For Cheesecake Filling: Cream together the cream cheese and sugar. Then add egg or whites, salt. Fold in chocolate chips. Scoop into cupcake cups on top of cake batter, approximately 1 Tbsp of filling for ea cupcake. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes until tops are just starting turning golden brown.

Reviews

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Very easy to make and great tasting. . Ni need for icing. I didn't use any chocolate chips.

new-cook-u4m5e5m6c8t2
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Really good

ClassicLavender1
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NastyaD
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Delicious! Came out moist and just enough sweetness to it

danesmarie
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Made mini versions... Very good =D

Tsroque

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