Black Bottom Cupcakes

Black Bottom Cupcakes

24 servings
Rich, chocolaty, and cakey, Black Bottom Cupcakes are a hit with both kids and adults alike. Also known as Tuxedo Cupcakes, these cupcakes are filled with a smooth cream cheese filling dotted with chocolate chips. Learn how to make this Black Bottom Cupcake recipe.

Ingredients

  • CREAM CHEESE FILLING
  • 1 package cream cheese

    at room temperature, 8-ounce

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg

    at room temperature

  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • CUPCAKE BATTER
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup Dutch-process unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. espresso powder

    optional

  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two 12-cup muffin trays with paper liners. Gather your ingredients.

  2. 2

    Make filling: To make the cream cheese filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sugar, egg, and salt. Beat until smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed. Fold in the chocolate chips; set aside.

  3. 3

    Combine cupcake batter wet ingredients: To make the cupcake batter, in a bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Add dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the flour mixture into the wet mixture, beating until smooth.

  5. 5

    Add batter and filling to pan: Fill the muffin cups 1/3 full with chocolate batter. Top each cupcake with 1 generous tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture.

  6. 6

    Bake cupcakes: Bake until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake (not the cream cheese filling) comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Cupcakes can be served warm or chilled. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Black Bottom Cupcakes

Black Bottom Cupcakes

40 min24 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a dessert that's both decadent and delightfully simple to make? These Black Bottom Cupcakes, also charmingly known as Tuxedo Cupcakes, deliver a perfect harmony of rich chocolate cake and creamy cheesecake filling in every bite. With a total time of just 40 minutes, you'll be enjoying these crowd-pleasing treats in no time.

What makes this Black Bottom Cupcake recipe truly special is the exquisite balance of textures and flavors. A deeply chocolatey, moist cake base provides the perfect foundation for the star of the show: a smooth, sweet cream cheese filling generously dotted with semisweet chocolate chips. The thoughtfully chosen ingredients come together to create a satisfying dessert that feels both indulgent and comforting.

Prepare for a delightful experience that appeals to all ages. Each Black Bottom Cupcake offers a tender, cakey chocolate base crowned with a lusciously smooth, slightly tangy cream cheese filling. The semisweet chocolate chips baked into the filling add a pleasant texture and bursts of extra chocolate, making every mouthful a true treat. Despite their impressive appearance, they are wonderfully approachable to make.

These delightful cupcakes are easy to tailor to your taste. For the cream cheese filling, consider swapping out the semisweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips for a richer experience, or even white chocolate chips for a sweeter contrast. The espresso powder in the chocolate cake batter is entirely optional; it subtly enhances the chocolate flavor, but the cupcakes are delicious without it too.

With a generous yield of 24 servings, these Black Bottom Cupcakes are perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply to have on hand for a special everyday treat. Serve them at room temperature to best enjoy their rich flavors and creamy texture.

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