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Black Bottom Cupcakes

February 7, 2019 38 Comments

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Black Bottom Cupcakes

These Black Bottom Cupcakes are dark and rich with a cream cheese center that will melt your Valentine’s heart!

Black Bottom Cupcakes

Here’s to Valentine’s Day and eating all the chocolate!

When I think of Valentine’s Day, chocolate is the first thing that comes to mind. Not flowers, not mushy cards. Just chocolate.

Black Bottom Cupcakes

I have my father to thank for that.

Growing up, my father was a HUGE fan of chocolate. Candy, cake, ice cream, cookies, you name it, he loved it!

Black Bottom Cupcakes

There was always a box of Godiva chocolates (Dad’s favorite) in the dining room on the buffet. Everynight after dinner and dessert Dad would walk in and grab a piece.

Just one. Never two.

Black Bottom Cupcakes

So every Valentine’s Day, without fail, there is something chocolate for my sweethearts.

This year it’s Black Bottom Cupcakes.

Black Bottom Cupcakes

Rich, dark, chocolately cupcakes that are incredibly moist and fluffy with a smooth cream cheese center that will melt any Valentine’s heart!

Can you think of a better way to show your sweetheart how much you love them?

Enjoy!

Black Bottom Cupcakes

 

A Few Cook’s Notes for Black Bottom Cupcakes Recipe:

I added the coffee to the cupcake batter to enhance the chocolate flavor of the cupcake. Don’t worry, the cupcakes will not have a strong coffee flavor at all.

The white vinegar is added to the batter to react with the baking soda to keep the cupcakes fluffy and moist. Don’t worry, you won’t taste the vinegar either.

 

Black Bottom CupcakesBlack Bottom Cupcakes

Black Bottom Cupcakes
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Black Bottom Cupcakes
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

These Black Bottom Cupcakes are dark and rich with a cream cheese center that will melt your Valentine's heart!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cupcakes
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Calories: 283 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Cupcakes
  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup fresh brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp. white vinegar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • mini chocolate chips, for sprinkling, if desired
Instructions
Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, combine all filling ingredients and beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. No lumps should remain. Set aside.

Cupcakes
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Add the coffee, vegetable oil, vinegar and vanilla extract and mix until smooth and well combined.

  3. Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full with the chocolate batter and top with one heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese filling. If desired, sprinkle the cream cheese filling with some mini chocolate chips. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cream cheese mixture is set and a toothpick inserted into the chocolate portion comes out clean.

  4. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to racks to cool completely. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts
Black Bottom Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 280mg12%
Potassium 85mg2%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 280IU6%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Alida | Simply Delicious says

    February 7, 2019 at 8:00 am

    I could so have one (or a few!) of those with a cup of coffee right now. They look perfect Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 7, 2019 at 10:19 am

      t’s hard to stop at one Alida! Take it from one who knows!

      Reply
  2. Chris Scheuer says

    February 7, 2019 at 8:03 am

    So simple but so delicious looking! I’d be thrilled with these for a V-Day treat!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 7, 2019 at 10:19 am

      Totally simple Chris! Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    February 7, 2019 at 8:59 am

    Black bottom cupcakes are the best! I haven’t made them for so long and your pics are making me crave them–I’ll have to try your recipe soon!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 7, 2019 at 10:18 am

      They really are Kelsie! Hope you bake a batch! Happy weekend!

      Reply
  4. Dawn says

    February 7, 2019 at 9:03 am

    Such a delicious dessert for Valentine’s Day or a random Thursday! They look so fluffy and I just want to grab one straight from my screen! Pinned! Have an awesome weekend ahead :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 7, 2019 at 10:18 am

      Any day Dawn! Hope you have a great weekend too!

      Reply
  5. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    February 7, 2019 at 9:21 am

    These really work….my heart is melted! I’ve never made black bottom cupcakes…that will change! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 7, 2019 at 10:17 am

      Served these to our neighbor the other night Annie! He loved them!

      Reply
  6. 2pots2cook says

    February 7, 2019 at 9:23 am

    Dear, dear … melting already :-) Thank you and enjoy the day !

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 7, 2019 at 10:17 am

      Yay! You too!

      Reply
  7. Gerlinde @Sunnycovechef says

    February 7, 2019 at 10:55 am

    I think my sweat heart ❤️ would like them, I am putting cream cheese on my shopping list.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 7, 2019 at 11:51 am

      Bet you both will love them Gerlinde!

      Reply
  8. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    February 7, 2019 at 10:59 am

    Do I have to share?! ;)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 7, 2019 at 11:51 am

      Sharing’s over rated! Lol!

      Reply
  9. Marissa says

    February 7, 2019 at 12:04 pm

    I’m with you, Mary Ann: chocolate not flowers for me, please. I love that your dad savored one chocolate each night, true joy de vivre. These black bottom cupcakes are just the perfect treat to share with someone you love. The cream cheese center has me swooning…

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 7, 2019 at 12:08 pm

      He LOVED his chocolate Marissa! And I loved him! He was always my best Valentine!

      Reply
  10. sue | the view from great island says

    February 7, 2019 at 12:15 pm

    Your photos make my heart skip a beat!!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 7, 2019 at 12:19 pm

      Awwwww! Thanks Sue! XO

      Reply
  11. Matt Robinson says

    February 7, 2019 at 12:57 pm

    A couple of these with some coffee this morning sounds like a great way to start my day!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 7, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      I agree Matt!

      Reply
  12. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    February 7, 2019 at 10:48 pm

    Give me chocolate over flowers any day! Especially if the chocolate is combined with cream cheese :) These are to die for!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 8, 2019 at 8:54 am

      Me too Katherine! Thanks! Happy weekend baking!

      Reply
  13. Kevin says

    February 8, 2019 at 1:45 pm

    Isn’t this what Valentine’s day is all about, especially for chocolate lovers! Beautiful cupcake and extra special with that creamy center!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 8, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      Yes Kevin! It’s one of my favorite holidays because I love making treats for all my Valentine’s!

      Reply
  14. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    February 8, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    Jeremy is definitely a chocolate lover, so I know he would absolutely flip over these gorgeous cupcakes!!! And don’t even get me started on that cream cheese center – SWOON!!! These are Valentine’s day perfection! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 8, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      Thanks Chey!

      Reply
  15. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    February 10, 2019 at 9:46 am

    These cupcakes look amazing! I can’t believe the willpower your dad had. I can never just stop at one. I’d have a hard time eating just one of these cupcakes!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 10, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      Thanks so much Kathy!

      Reply
  16. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    February 10, 2019 at 10:36 pm

    Mary Ann, you make the best desserts! They look so good and I just want to grab one right through the screen. I am adding this to my must bake list – my work pals are in for a treat. Hope you and Tom have a wonderful Valentine’s day!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 10, 2019 at 10:40 pm

      Thank you so much Geraldine. Honestly, these are incredibly easy and so rich and chocolatey. Your work friends will love them! So sweet of you to always bring in treats for everyone!

      Reply
  17. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

    February 11, 2019 at 7:55 am

    These look like the most delicious cupcakes Mary Ann! And perfect for Valentine’s Day! Now, if I could just get my hubby to make them for me!;)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 11, 2019 at 3:45 pm

      Lol! Hope he does Leanne!

      Reply
  18. Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

    February 11, 2019 at 5:03 pm

    Oh my gosh these are SO fluffy and light!! I’m with your dad, Mare…. more chocolate please. The addition of cream cheese, totally flips my switch. And I love your method for keeping these fluffy… the vinegar is so smart! Beautiful work, Mare!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 11, 2019 at 5:55 pm

      Thanks so much Traci! These are a winner with Tom!

      Reply
  19. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    February 12, 2019 at 12:05 am

    Such perfect cupcakes, I love these for Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 12, 2019 at 9:00 am

      So does my Valentine Laura!

      Reply

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