Easy Black Bottom Cupcakes

A delightful two-toned treat featuring a rich chocolate cake base topped with a dollop of creamy, chocolate-chip-studded cheesecake. As they bake, the cream cheese "sinks" slightly, creating a beautiful contrast of dark and light layers. These moist and decadent cupcakes are a crowd-favorite dessert that combines the best of two worlds.

Prep 6 minCook 17 minTotal 23 minUpdated Jul 3, 202623 minLow CarbVegetarianGluten FreeKeto Friendly

A delightful two-toned treat featuring a rich chocolate cake base topped with a dollop of creamy, chocolate-chip-studded cheesecake. As they bake, the cream cheese "sinks" slightly, creating a beautiful contrast of dark and light layers. These moist and decadent cupcakes are a crowd-favorite dessert that combines the best of two worlds.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Devil Food Cake Mix
  • 2 tbsp Cream Cheese
  • 2 tbsp White Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Chip, semisweet

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven according to directions on package. Line muffin pans with paper liners. Prepare the cake mix as specified on the box. In separate bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sugar. Make sure mixture is smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
  2. Fill the cupcake papers 1/3 full with the chocolate cake mix. Top with the cream cheese mixture. Bake according to box instructions or until the cream cheese mixture just starts to turn a light golden color.

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