Chocolate Cream Cheese Delight Cupcakes
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Chocolate Cream Cheese Delight Cupcakes. Hidden within each moist chocolate cupcake is a luscious cream cheese filling, creating a delightful surprise with every bite. Perfect for birthday parties, gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends. Whether you enjoy them plain or topped with your favorite frosting, these cupcakes offer a beautiful blend of rich chocolate and creamy sweetness that will leave everyone craving more.
18
Servings
N/A
Calories
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
cream cheese
8 ounces (softened)
granulated sugar
1/3 cup
egg
1
semi-sweet chocolate chips
16 ounces (divided)
chocolate cake mix
18 1/4 ounces (use your preferred brand)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and granulated sugar. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
3
Add the egg to the cream cheese mixture and continue to beat until fully incorporated.
4
Gently fold in approximately 1 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cream cheese mixture, and set this filling aside.
5
Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, ensuring that all ingredients are well-blended.
6
Line a muffin tin with paper baking cups. Fill each cup with the prepared cake batter until they are about 2/3 full.
7
Take a rounded teaspoon of the cream cheese filling and drop it into the center of each filled baking cup, pressing it slightly into the batter.
8
Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly on top of the cupcakes.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for the time specified on the cake mix box, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Chocolate Cream Cheese Delight Cupcakes?
They are moist chocolate cupcakes featuring a hidden, luscious cream cheese filling and chocolate chips throughout.
What is the core ingredient for the cupcake filling?
The filling is made using 8 ounces of softened cream cheese blended with sugar and an egg.
How many cupcakes does this recipe make?
This recipe yields approximately 18 servings.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C) before baking.
How do I prepare the cream cheese for the filling?
You should use softened cream cheese and beat it with sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Can I use any brand of cake mix?
Yes, you can use 18 1/4 ounces of your preferred brand of chocolate cake mix.
How much batter goes into each muffin cup?
Fill each paper-lined muffin cup until they are about 2/3 full with the prepared chocolate cake batter.
How is the cream cheese filling added to the cupcakes?
Drop a rounded teaspoon of the filling into the center of each batter-filled cup and press it slightly into the batter.
When do I add the chocolate chips?
Fold 1 cup of chips into the cream cheese filling and sprinkle the remaining chips on top of the cupcakes before baking.
How long should these cupcakes bake?
Bake them for the duration specified on your specific chocolate cake mix box.
How do I check if the cupcakes are done?
Insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the cupcakes are ready.
Do I need to let the cupcakes cool in the pan?
Yes, allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
Can I add frosting to these cupcakes?
Yes, you can serve them plain or top them with your favorite frosting.
How much sugar is in the cream cheese filling?
The filling requires 1/3 cup of granulated sugar.
How many eggs are used in the filling recipe?
One egg is added to the cream cheese and sugar mixture.
What kind of chocolate chips are used?
The recipe calls for 16 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided.
Are these cupcakes good for parties?
Yes, they are perfect for birthday parties, gatherings, or as a sweet treat for any occasion.
What is the 'surprise' in this recipe?
The surprise is the rich cream cheese filling hidden inside the moist chocolate cake.
Do I need a hand mixer for this recipe?
A hand mixer is recommended to beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Should I use muffin liners?
Yes, the instructions suggest lining the muffin tin with paper baking cups.
What weight of cream cheese is required?
You will need one 8-ounce package of cream cheese.
What size cake mix box is needed?
The recipe specifies an 18 1/4 ounce box of chocolate cake mix.
Can I use different chocolate chips?
While semi-sweet is specified, you can experiment with milk or dark chocolate chips if preferred.
How many chocolate chips are folded into the filling?
Approximately 1 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips are folded into the cream cheese mixture.
Where do the extra chocolate chips go?
The remaining chocolate chips are sprinkled evenly on top of the cupcakes before they go in the oven.
Is this considered an easy recipe?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe because it utilizes a pre-made cake mix with a simple homemade filling.
How do I store these cupcakes?
Since they contain cream cheese, it is best to store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Can I use a stand mixer instead?
Yes, a stand mixer works perfectly fine for preparing both the filling and the cake batter.
Do I need to grease the muffin tin?
No, as long as you are using paper baking cups, greasing the tin is not necessary.
What makes the filling luscious?
The combination of full-fat cream cheese, sugar, and an egg creates a rich, creamy texture.