Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon agar-agar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine vegetable oil, egg, and milk until smooth. Add in vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add agar-agar if desired.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of cupcake batter into each liner. Dollop about one tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center and top off with more batter.
- Place in the oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the chocolate batter.
- Let them cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring them onto wire racks.
Notes
Store cupcakes in an airtight container.
Reheat gently in the microwave.
Serve with whipped cream topping.
Use high-quality chocolate for richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Bake
Nutrition
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg