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Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes

Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes

Cost $10, save $15

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  • 25 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 🍚 2 cups white sugar
    • 🍫 ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • Wet Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
    • 💧 2 cups water
    • 2 tablespoons vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • Cream Cheese Filling

    • 🧀 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
    • 🥚 1 egg
    • 🍚 ½ cup white sugar
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 🍫 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.

2

In a large bowl, mix together flour, 2 cups sugar, cocoa, 1 teaspoon salt, and baking soda. Stir in oil, water, vinegar, and vanilla until blended.

3

Pour the mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.

4

In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, egg, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy. Stir in chocolate chips.

5

Drop a heaping teaspoonful of the cream cheese mixture into each cupcake.

6

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until cupcake centers bounce back when gently pressed. Allow to cool before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

265

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 39
    Carbs
  • 12
    Fats

💡 Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.Check cupcakes a minute or two before the timer ends to prevent overbaking.You can store these in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.