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Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

September 13, 2010 by Mariel Goodson 65 Comments

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Mariel here. As you may have noticed, my mom whipped up one of my grandmother’s delicious Chocolate Cheesecakes last week. While the recipe is beyond simple, I don’t have much use for a full-on cake unless it’s a) somebody’s birthday or b) I’m trying to impress a group of friends. Cupcakes on the other hand, well those are an everyday delight – pre-cut into portion-controlled servings and everything. Plus they freeze well, so if you’re not toting a batch off to Jimmy or Josie’s kindergarten class, you can store a reserve supply in an airtight freezable container and defrost ’em anytime a craving comes a-calling.

OK, so that was a long-winded way of saying that the following recipe dishes up flavors inspired by mom’s Choco-Cheesecake, but the vehicle is just a bit different. And I lightened up a few of the ingredients, although there’s still plenty of butter…this is baking after all. One final note: You’ll notice that these cakes are slightly more “shrunken” than a non-cream cheese cuppie; that’s because they’re denser, moister and generally more decadent…or at least they are in my humble opinion.

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Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Makes 18-20 cupcakes

Ingredients for the Cupcakes:
1 cup flour – stock
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa – stock
1 cup sugar – stock
1 teaspoon baking powder – stock
½ teaspoon baking soda – stock
1/8 teaspoon salt – stock
8-oz package 1/3 less fat cream cheese, room temperature – $1.69
1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup), room temperature – stock
2 teaspoons vanilla – stock
3 egg whites – stock
¼ cup skim milk – stock

Ingredients for the Frosting:
8-oz package of 1/3 less fat cream cheese -$1.69
1 cup confectioner’s sugar – stock
1 teaspoon vanilla – stock
½ teaspoon lemon juice – stock
Grand total assuming “well-stocked” kitchen: $3.38
Cost per cuppie: $0.19

Directions for Cupcakes:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line standard muffin pans with 18 paper liners.

2. Very gently whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.

3. Using an electric (or hand) mixer, beat the sugar and butter in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in the cream cheese just until it forms a thick creamy paste. Beat in egg whites. Add the vanilla and beat on high for 5 seconds. Beat the in flour/cocoa mixture, alternating with the milk. When all ingredients are combined, beat on high for 5 seconds to blend.

4. Using a spoon, divide the batter among cups, filling about ½ full. Bake at 350 for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool 10 minutes in pan. Then, gently remove from the pan and cool completely on a rack. Do not attempt to frost while they’re warm.

Directions for the Frosting:
1. Using an electric (or hand) mixer, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until blended. Add the vanilla and lemon juice and beat on high for 5 seconds.

2. To frost these cupcakes, I suggest using a regular spoon-size amount on each. Add a dollop on top and then, using the back of the spoon, gently press down on the icing. Don’t worry about frosting right to the edge, these cupcakes actually look prettier with just a fluffy little mound right in the middle (as pictured).

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Filed Under: Recipe Index, Recipes Under $5, Sweets & Treats Tagged With: Baking, budget, chocolate, cupcakes, dessert, food, recipes, recipes under $5

About Mariel Goodson

The daughter in this mother-daughter duo, Mariel is the co-founder of Brass Hill Design and a former magazine writer who has contributed to Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes & Gardens, SELF, Redbook and Good Housekeeping, among many others.

Comments

  1. Christy aka Mamarazzi says

    September 13, 2010 at 9:48 am

    Oh my these sound delicious! My sister makes a similar recipe and its actually replaced birthday cakes (by request) on a few occassions. Thanks for sharing & congrats on being pressed.

    Reply
  2. Modern Funk says

    September 13, 2010 at 9:50 am

    What a fantastic flavor combination…chocolate and cream cheese! Drool, drool, drool! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Summer says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:21 am

    wow!! I shall try that tonight!
    looks so good 😀

    love.
    summer.

    Reply
  4. The Simple Life of a Country Man's Wife says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:24 am

    Sounds wonderful!

    Reply
  5. capnstephel says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:25 am

    My mouth is watering!

    Reply
  6. dennisfinocchiaro says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:35 am

    These look GREAT! I’m going to try them…
    http://www.denwrites.com

    Reply
  7. globalgirlbkk says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:54 am

    I am at work right now and these just made me so hungry! They look delicious!

    Reply
  8. sylviangirl says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:54 am

    Wow, these look and sound delicious! Cant wait to give them a go (especially after my recent cupcake and cream cheese disaster)!

    http://sylviangirl.wordpress.com/

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  9. cooper says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:04 am

    ok…now that i’ve cleaned up the drool, i’m off to the kitchen…wow do these sound good…

    Reply
  10. Mat says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Hey, just made the cupcakes and they were delicious!

    It’s cool though when you see they are so inexpensive to make! Makes you think twice before splashing out 3 bucks something on something from Starbucks!

    http://www.cancundinnercruise.com

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  11. Classic says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:14 am

    Ahh! I’m in love! Must… Make… Cupcakes…

    Reply
  12. Brooke says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:19 am

    Drool on the keyboard. I kind of need chocolate now.

    Reply
  13. lifeintheboomerlane says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:23 am

    Where were you when I had to make a dessert for my neighborhood block party???!!! Ah, this would have been perfect. Now I must think of an excuse to make them.

    Reply
  14. Mona Vie says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    Wow those look delicious, I want a Bite.

    Reply
  15. earthymind says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    the snap looks just simply delicious!!!!a combination of two great C’s!!!superb…will surely try it out some day!

    Reply
  16. Tencia&Vanessa says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    Oh man. We’re making this on saturday! yessss!

    Reply
  17. She.Is.Just.A.Rat says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    Mmmm…delish! Would love to try these!

    Reply
  18. Tracey Leigh says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    so delish! I love cream cheese frosting! What a great inexpensive loved dessert!

    dinner dresses decor and dessert

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  19. twistedvines says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    Wow..you girls are good!Congratulations again for Freshly Pressed!!
    Have to join the cupcake mania soon….these look delicious..my girlfriend is a professional cupcake girl, most of her creations are for weddings and birthdays…These are a winner!

    Reply
  20. gregorbucik says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    mmmm 🙂 looks delicious!

    Reply
  21. Elanor says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    They look so goooooood!

    Reply
  22. CrystalSpins says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    Chocolate+cheesecake=amazing!

    Crystal
    http://www.crystalspins.com

    Reply
  23. thoughtsappear says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    These sound and look really good. I love cupcakes! I can’t wait to try them out.

    Reply
  24. Kesh Raj கண்ணன் says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    this looks so yummy :(( i mmmma hungry!

    Reply
  25. santasown says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:28 pm

    Wow these look delicious! You can add some orange sprinkles and they’ll be perfect for Halloween! Or red and green sprinkles and they’ll be a great tip for a Christmas party! Great post!

    Reply
    • calogeromira says

      September 13, 2010 at 4:08 pm

      Yes, they look delicious. A lot of days 2 Halloween…

      http://calogeromira.wordpress.com

      Reply
  26. politeandparanoid says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    looking forward to trying these!

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  27. heatheroutlaw says

    September 13, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Yummy! I can’t wait to try them out (when dairy free son not looking)!

    Reply
  28. Chelsea @ sprinklesofparsley.com says

    September 13, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    Oh wow… those look so pretty and delicious! I love that they would freeze well too. I never think to freeze baked goods, but that’s a great idea!

    Reply
  29. Nora Weston says

    September 13, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    I need a baked dessert for this weekend…and now you’ve solved the problem for me! Thanks for the delcious post. 🙂 These sound wonderful. Is it Saturday yet? I may not be able to wait until then to make them!

    Reply
  30. ninjawiththeorangetshirt says

    September 13, 2010 at 4:10 pm

    Smile =D
    ninjawiththeorangetshirt.wordpress.com

    Reply
  31. ebcameron89 says

    September 13, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    Yumm, these look really good. I’ll have to try them sometime.

    Reply
  32. ebcameron89 says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Hey if anyone owns a mac computer please read my blog. Can’t wait to try these cupcakes.

    Reply
  33. notesfromrumbleycottage says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    We have a birthday coming up and these just might make the menu, forget what the kid wants!

    Reply
  34. milieus says

    September 13, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    Thanks for posting this! I need to give this recipe a whirl. I am also a cupcake fan. Check out my latest post about cupcakes.
    http://milieus.wordpress.com/2010/08/12/search-for-the-best-cupcake-part-6/

    <3 Milieu

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  35. Linda says

    September 13, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    i must be a terrible grandmother as none of the “stock” things are in stock in my cupboard! i will have to stock up next payday and give these yummies a try.

    Reply
  36. Fresh and Frugal says

    September 13, 2010 at 8:44 pm

    I just had my first encounter with mini-cupcakes yesterday and can’t wait for the chance to try my hand at them. I love the cylindrical shape of yours. Where did you find the muffin tin?

    Reply
    • feastonthecheap says

      September 13, 2010 at 9:11 pm

      I actually just used a regular muffin tin. The cupcakes are so moist and almost fondant-like that they settle into that little cylinder shape unprompted!

      Reply
  37. Sunflowerdiva says

    September 13, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    Mmmm, this looks SOOOO yummy!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  38. PhingPhing says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:20 pm

    Wonderful ! cupcake is so popular, now I trying to learn about cooking. I think I will try it today. Thak you for your sharing the ingredients and direction.

    Reply
  39. silivalilife says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    This sounds, and looks too, very promising. Every time when I am not able to resist bying a chocolate cupcake from the Sprinkles, I wonder if I could bake a similar one. So maybe this recipe will be worth trying to check that. Thanks for it.

    Reply
  40. lilabyrd says

    September 14, 2010 at 1:27 am

    YUMM two of my favorite food groups…lol….

    Reply
  41. foodtable says

    September 14, 2010 at 1:56 am

    Yum!!!

    Reply
  42. bilal says

    September 14, 2010 at 2:38 am

    wonderful look

    Reply
  43. addybee says

    September 14, 2010 at 2:48 am

    This has got me craving! 🙂

    Reply
  44. thecompletecookbook says

    September 14, 2010 at 4:40 am

    I love the sound of chocolate and cream cheese together. What’s the chances you can pop a couple of those in the post to me?
    🙂 Mandy

    Reply
  45. clairela says

    September 14, 2010 at 5:00 am

    mmm I don’t have a well-stocked baker’s cupboard… but i’ll stock it up to make these! Love cream cheese desserts with chocolate ! 🙂

    Reply
  46. Luitel Prem says

    September 14, 2010 at 5:22 am

    so Yummmyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!

    Reply
  47. Pia says

    September 14, 2010 at 6:10 am

    looks yummy!will definitely try this recipe =)

    Reply
  48. fattydumpling says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:06 am

    Those are such cute little things. I never thought about freezing cake before. However, there is a giant chunk of cake in my freezer from a year ago. Thoughts of waste won’t let me throw it out…

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  49. Julie (Etsy Stalkers) says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:54 am

    these look so yummers. must. make. these. now.

    Reply
  50. flaxmetal says

    September 14, 2010 at 8:22 am

    Woaw, they looks so pretty ;__;
    Stupid me.. Why am I dieting..

    Reply
  51. aangron says

    September 14, 2010 at 8:35 am

    yum! wish i had the patience to bake. i just wanna eat! =)

    Reply
  52. eurybe08 says

    September 14, 2010 at 10:54 am

    Wow! That looks scrumptious and tempting, it makes me wanna go down to the local bakeshop and grab some pastry.

    Reply
  53. Bugg says

    September 14, 2010 at 10:55 am

    Yummy! What a wonderful combination of goodness! 🙂

    Reply
  54. kidfriendlyja says

    September 14, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    oh my now I have to go to the store and get e some cream cheese I have to make this WOWZA

    Reply
  55. Louise says

    September 14, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    To make these cupcakes even more like a cheesecake you can make a frosting that gets baked onto the cupcake mixture.

    1/4 cup sugar
    1 egg room temperature
    12 oz cream cheese at room temperature

    Beat the cream cheese with a electric mixer until fluffy add the sugar and slightly beaten egg mix for a minute.
    Spoon out the cream cheese mixture delicately into the chocolate batter, making sure its not too deep (the cream cheese mixture should be visible on top). Bake as per your instructions.

    Reply
  56. bobcb518 says

    September 15, 2010 at 7:58 am

    If there’s one thing I like, it’s cupcakes. Thanks.

    Reply
  57. barrycyrus says

    September 15, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    ack, so delectable! 🙂

    Reply
  58. sayitinasong says

    September 16, 2010 at 12:53 am

    LOVE the recipe!! You guys never disappoint!!

    Reply
  59. linda-rd says

    September 23, 2010 at 1:47 am

    those yummy little things. i think i would be good to serve them chilled. good for parties too.

    some people think that sweets are bad to the health. i am a dietitian and i tell you that sweets are not damaging if taken moderately. i am also glad to tell you that Hershey’s Moderation Nation is covering up to $250 consultation fee to a registered dietitian.

    Reply
  60. Thermosense says

    September 25, 2010 at 8:37 am

    hmmm, I should try them all 🙂

    Reply

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