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Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffin

Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins

These Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins are rich, moist, and filled with a luscious cream cheese center, making them the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and egg until well combined.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  • In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag.
  • Spoon chocolate batter into each muffin cup, filling halfway. Pipe a small amount of cream cheese filling into the center, then top with more batter until 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean (avoid the cream cheese center).
  • Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Optional Equipment: A hand mixer can be used to make the cream cheese filling extra smooth.
  • Customization: Sprinkle chocolate chips or cocoa powder on top for extra richness.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Serving Tip: Best enjoyed at room temperature or slightly warmed.

Nutrition

Serving: 190Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins, Chocolate Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling, cream cheese stuffed muffins, Moist Chocolate Muffins"
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