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CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE
CUPCAKES
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with
cupcake liners and set aside.
2. Assemble the hand mixer attachment on the power base,
then install the beaters.
3. In a small bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar. Press power
to begin mixing on speed 1 and then gradually increase to
speed 3. Mix until the ingredients are combined into a
smooth mixture, about 1 minute. Set aside.
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 and then gradually increase to speed 3. Mix until
the ingredients are evenly combined, about 2 minutes.
5. Add the remaining batter ingredients to the large bowl.
Press power to begin mixing on speed 1 and then gradually
increase to speed 3. Mix until a batter has just formed,
about 2 minutes. Be careful not to overmix.
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.
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.
8. Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow to cool completely
before serving.
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
PREP: 10 MINUTES
BAKE: 18–20 MINUTES
MAKES: 12 CUPCAKES
ACCESSORIES: HAND MIXER ATTACHMENT, BEATERS
DESSERTS
HAND MIXER
+ BEATERS