Can’t decide between a chocolate cupcake and a cheesecake? Black bottom cupcakes are the answer. Rich dark chocolate cupcakes with a generous dollop of cream cheese and chocolate chips in the centre – these cupcakes are hard to beat!
Happy Halloween! This is not a Halloween recipe though. Just thought I’d say that because, you know, it is Halloween. What this is is a dang good recipe for black bottom cupcakes.
What are they? Well, if you can’t decide between a chocolate cupcake and a cheesecake, these are the answer.
Imagine an ooey gooey chocolatey cupcake with a creamy cream cheese centre. That’s what black bottom cupcakes are. Add chocolate chips to the mix and you have cupcakes that are so good they don’t need frosting.
Black bottom cupcakes
Frankly, I didn’t even know what black bottom cupcakes were before I stumbled upon the recipe while looking for something I could make with my 1 block of cream cheese that was about to expire. Cheesecakes and cream cheese frosting typically need at least 2 blocks so this recipe is perfect.
I did make my version more chocolatey because chocolate.
Can’t decide? Have both!
I haven’t had them before so I had no expectations going in but let me tell you – if you ever could not decide if you wanted chocolate cupcakes or cheesecakes (though what a happy problem that is), whip up a batch of black bottom cupcakes. Then you can have both!
Decadent chocolate cake, a rich cream cheese centre, chocolate chips for texture (and more chocolatey goodness, of course)…these cupcakes are so good you cannot possibly eat just one.
Hope you can bake some this weekend and on that first bite, enjoy the glorious fact that at that moment, you are having your (cup)cake (and cheesecake) and eating it too.
How to Make Black Bottom Cupcakes
Notes
You will notice the middle will puff up in the oven but sink as it cools. This is OK.
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 8-oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Chocolate Cupcake:
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lukewarm coffee
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking pans with cupcake liners (this recipe yields 24 cupcakes). Set aside.
- Using a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt on medium high speed until light and creamy (about 2-3 minutes). Remember to scrape the bottom and sides of your bowl. Stir 1 cup chocolate chips until incorporated. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 1 cup coffee, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon vanilla and stir until fully combined. The batter will be very thin.
- Transfer the batter into your cupcake cups filling them about 1/3 full. Add a heaping tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the middle and bake for 20-30 minutes or until you see the sides of your cream cheese filling start turning brown.
- Take out of the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
(Recipe adapted from All Recipes).
Happy baking!
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Savita says
I don’t want to make, i just want to eat only. 😛 Looks delicious.
Jolina says
LOL I totally get that Savita! 🙂 I’m like that sometimes too. Usually when I see dishes piled up a mile high after baking!
Christine Em says
Oh yum! soo going to be giving these a try. Bookmarking for baking 🙂
Joanna says
They look amazing! I never thought you could have both cupcakes and cheesecakes in only majestic … cheesecup? It looks so good and it sounds so delicious! I can imagine how great and chocolaty it tastes.
Melanie says
This looks soooo good. Wish I could have on of those right now. I love the combination of cream cheese and chocolate, sounds like the perfect mix for me.
Jenny Chamberlain says
These sound absolutely delicious! I’d never heard of them before either (or anything remotely like them) they sound entirely up my street, I’m going to have to try and make some
Noel Lorenzo says
Very nice article on cupcakes. I have always wondered how theses were made this way. Take care!
Wolfie says
I bet I’ll try this recipe! You made beautiful photos too 🙂 I’m totally in love in cupcakes and yours just made me hungry haha! Great post!
Tescha says
Oh my goodness. This looks totally delicious. I am saving this recipe and will try it out this week-end :):)
Jolina says
Awesome! Hope you like them! 🙂
Tiina A says
That’s fantastic! If you cannot decide, have both! And what a creative way to have both 🙂 I love the idea – nd the cupcakes!
Jolina says
That’s what I think! Haha 🙂 Thanks Tiina!
Jessy @ The Life Jolie says
These are so pretty and delicious looking! I can’t wait to try them!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says
A cheesecake and cupcake in one? How heavenly, and a brilliant idea
Amanda says
I have to try these. They look so rich. I’m sure they are as delicious as they look.
Mahy says
Oh WOW this looks brilliant and super divine!! Ca’t wait to make it!!
Jolina says
Glad to hear that! Hope you like them Many 🙂
Diane says
Wow these sound amazing! I love that you don’t have to choose between the two, you can have both, yummy!
Jolina says
Right?? No choosing, I love how you can have both in one bite 🙂
Jennifer L says
Wow you have real talent! I wish my cupcakes would come out half as good as yours. These look incredible!
Robin says
Your niece and nephew are too cute. I’m sure they’ll enjoy this 2 in 1 sweet treat ( including myself)
Jolina says
Aw thanks Robin! They are so precious 🙂 And hope you get to try these cupcakes soon!
Divya @ Eat Teach Blog says
I’ve never heard of this kind of cupcakes before! I do think that my husband would LOVE these. He loves chocolate and cheesecake!
Jolina says
Me too, before this! But after I tasted them I didn’t care what they were called haha! They are pretty great 🙂
Sainab Sharif says
Oh my these cheesecake cupcakes look amaazingg! I’m obsessed with cheesecake so to have it with a cupcake is like my heaven! I have to try this recipe.
Jolina says
Thanks very much Sainab! Hope you get to make these cupcakes one day soon 🙂
Rashmi and Chalukya says
Our daughter love those cupcakes and cheese cake, now we can try black bottom cupcakes for her. She will definitely like this.
Jolina says
Aw that’s nice! Hope she likes them!
Elizabeth O. says
Those are pretty awesome and they’re perfect for parties as well, especially this coming month! How can you say no to a cupcake that also doubles as a cheesecake!
Jolina says
I agree 🙂 And yup, they are pretty hard to say no to (and I’m not saying I would lol!)
Angela says
This is my kind of dessert! A cross between a cheesecake and a chocolate cupcake… wow!
Jolina says
I must admit it’s pretty awesome! 🙂 Now we don’t need to pick one over the other.
Erin says
My husband asked this morning what’s for dessert tonight (the man loves his dessert!) and I just realized that I have all the ingredients to make these – I think I know what I’ll be making!
Jolina says
Nice! It’s a sign 🙂 Hope you guys like them! Thanks Erin!
Ami Rose says
How cute are these. I’m definitely going to try them at some point. My mouth is watering just looking at them.
Ami xxx
Jolina says
Awesome! Hope you like them. Thanks Ami!
Trippin' Turpins (Kelly) says
OMG! They look delicious! I am definitely making this recipe. Thank you.
Jolina says
Glad to hear that! Would love to hear how it goes. Thanks Kelly!
Alli says
When two of the best desserts collide you get this delicious tasty treat! Love this
Sandra Shaffer says
Chocolate AND cheesecake sure sounds good to me. I love them both, so this cupcake will be one delicious treat!
Jam and Tea Blog says
mmmmm! I will have to pass this on to my sister! She LOVES baking. I like that they are black and white: perfect for Halloween!
Jolina says
Thanks for sharing! You you guys like it 🙂 And hope you had a fun Halloween!
Bella says
Oh my goodness, these might be my new favorite treat! I will definitely be whipping up some of these soon.
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says
This is the perfect marriage of two desserts! Chocolate cupcakes and cheesecake are both delish on their own, but when combined?! Oh mama!
Platter Talk says
Chocolate and coffee flavors with cheese cake. Oh my goodness, over the top! Thanks.
Ali @ Home & Plate says
Yum…this is like two desserts in one….does it count as one dessert? YES…I think this recipe is a winner and it’s going in my recipe box.
Jolina says
Two birds in one cupcake! 🙂 Thanks Ali hope you like them!
Neely Moldovan says
These sound and look so good! I had never heard of these kinds of cupcakes bbefore but YUM!
Jolina says
Me neither but when I first made them I was like I don’t care if you have a weird name I’m eating you lol! Thanks Neely! Hope you’re having a fun Halloween!
Kim @ Three Olives Branch says
How fun! I love cupcakes AND cheesecake so these will be happening in our house soon!
Jolina says
Nice! Hope you like them. Thanks Kim!
Brandy says
These look super delicious, I will have to try to make these black bottom cupcakes with the kiddos!
Jolina says
Thanks Brandy! Hope you and your kids have a fun bake day 🙂
Rebecca M says
Happy Halloween to you too!! No, I actually haven’t ever made black bottom cupcakes, but after reading your recipe I really want to give them a try!! I have been doing a lot more baking here lately and have to add these to the must try list 🙂
Jolina says
Thanks Rebecca! These are really easy to do and so good! Would love to hear how your bake day goes 🙂
Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival says
Wow! Those sound simply amazing! Giving these a try soon!
Michele says
Dang–these sound TO DIE FOR!!!!! Chocolate and cheesecake–I can’t think pf a better treat then that
Jolina says
Hi Michele! Thank you! Hope you get to make these cupcakes soon 🙂
Nina says
This sounds amazing! I bookmarked this to try soon. I always love chocolate chip cheesecake, so I’m sure I’d love these!
Jolina says
Thank you Nina! Hope you get to try them soon 🙂
Anita Anderson says
These look delicious but I wouldn’t save it for just Halloween. I can use this recipe for any brunch or theme party I’m throwing.
Jolina says
Oh absolutely 🙂 They are perfect as a snack or even for breakfast. Thanks Anita!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
Hahaha….we’ve all been there with cream cheese that’s about to expire. I buy a bunch on sale and then it sits there lots of times until the last minute 😀 My go to is typically dip, but this is awesome too! Best of both worlds, indeed! You know what that cream cheese on top kinda reminds me of? A dove shape. I don’t know why…just do! I would gladly trade you my Halloween candy for a few of these. Have a good one, my friend!!
Jolina says
Haha yeah, especially since they always do a buy 2 for $6 or something! And you think sure I’ll buy lots I can make 100 cheesecakes in that time LOL. A dove? Interesting! I thought it looked like a heart teehee. Hope you’re having a fun Halloween!
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
Okay, it’s barely 10 in the morning and now I want cupcakes LOL These look delicious!
Jolina says
That’s not such a bad thing lol 🙂 Thanks Kristen!
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
I’ve made something very similar but haven’t heard of this name for them. What purpose does the vinegar serve?
Jolina says
It’s actually quite a common baking ingredient – it reacts to the baking soda to make cakes moist and just all around more awesome! You can’t taste the vinegar at all 🙂
Tania Potter - Soul Sense Coaching says
Gosh, these do look absolutely delicious, like a power couple! What could be more perfect than combining chocolate and cheesecake.
Jolina says
Very few things! 🙂 Thanks Tania, it’s really hard to go wrong with this one.