Who needs frosting when you’ve got a rich cheesecake filling in these black bottom cupcakes?

Learn how to make black bottom cupcakes.

What Are Black Bottom Cupcakes?

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Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen.

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week, or in the freezer.

Either way, they’ll be a hit at your next party!

Southern Living Black Bottom Cupcakes ingredients

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Line two 12-cup muffin trays with paper liners.

Add the sugar, egg, and salt.

Beat until smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed.

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Fold in the chocolate chips; set aside.

Slowly add the flour mixture into the wet mixture, beating until smooth.

Add batter and filling to pan:

Fill the muffin cups 1/3 full with chocolate batter.

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Top each cupcake with 1 generous tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture.

Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

Cupcakes can be served warm or chilled.

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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Portion into cupcake liners with the cream cheese filling as directed.

Southern Living Black Bottom Cupcakes cupcake dry ingredients in a mixing bowl

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Southern Living Black Bottom Cupcakes cupcake batter in a mixing bowl

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Southern Living Black Bottom Cupcakes cupcake batter in pan

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Southern Living Black Bottom Cupcakes cupcake batter and cream cheese topping in pan before baking

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Southern Living Black Bottom Cupcakes baked cupcakes in pan

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Southern Living Black Bottom Cupcakes baked cupcakes on cooling rack

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