For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder. Ensure your cream cheese is fully at room temperature to prevent lumps in the filling. Do not overmix the cupcake batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes. Add a dash of cinnamon or pumpkin spice to the cheesecake filling for extra warmth.
Chocolate Cupcakes with Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME40 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS22
Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich, moist chocolate cupcakes embracing a luscious, creamy pumpkin cheesecake surprise within. A perfect harmony of autumnal spice and decadent chocolate.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate40 g
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Cholesterol36 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium289 mg
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Sugar26 g
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Fat16 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners. (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, egg, pumpkin puree, yellow food coloring, red food coloring, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain. Gently fold in chocolate chips. (10 minutes)
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StepIn a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Make a well in the center and add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix. (7 minutes)
04
StepFill each muffin cup approximately 1/2 full with chocolate batter. Top each with 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin cheesecake mixture. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips over the top. (8 minutes)
05
StepBake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (25 minutes)
06
StepLet the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
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Robin Corkery
May 21, 2025I added a sprinkle of sea salt on top, which enhanced the chocolate flavor beautifully!
Marquise Reilly
Apr 28, 2025My kids loved helping me make these. They're already asking when we can make them again!
Marilyne Heidenreichsteuber
Apr 25, 2025These cupcakes were a huge hit! The pumpkin cheesecake filling is such a delicious surprise.
Charlotte Schuster
Apr 11, 2025A perfect fall treat! Easy to follow recipe, and the results were amazing.