Description
These Chocolate Cupcakes Filled with Cheesecake are the ultimate treat—moist chocolate cupcakes with a surprise creamy cheesecake center, all topped with a rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you want to impress with an easy yet decadent dessert!
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cupcakes:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup sugar-free cocoa powder
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup warm water
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 egg
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Optional Garnish:
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Extra chocolate chips
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Chocolate shavings
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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Make the chocolate batter:
In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add warm water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla; stir until smooth. -
Make the cheesecake filling:
In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy and smooth. -
Assemble the cupcakes:
Fill each liner halfway with chocolate batter. Add a spoonful of cheesecake filling into the center of each. -
Bake:
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until edges are firm and centers set. Cool completely on a wire rack. -
Make ganache:
Heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over chopped chocolate; let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Cool slightly. -
Decorate:
Spoon or drizzle ganache over cooled cupcakes. Garnish with chocolate chips or shavings. Let ganache set briefly before serving.
Notes
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For extra texture, sprinkle mini chocolate chips into the cheesecake filling before baking.
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Store in the fridge; bring to room temp before serving for best flavor.
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Great make-ahead dessert—ganache sets beautifully overnight!