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Black Bottom Cupcakes

By Kathi & Rachel

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This is a tried and true Black Bottom Cupcake recipe.Ā  It hasĀ been aroundĀ sinceĀ at least 1982. And how do I know that?Ā Ā I know that because my parents had a small restaurant and I used to bake these cupcakes every morning.Ā Ā I am the black bottom cupcake expert! Yup,Ā Ā just me and theĀ crickets that found their way under our refrigerator, from the pet store next to our restaurant…oh yeah, those were the days. Who wouldn’t wanna eat at a restaurant with crickets and cupcakes?Ā  We did serve Starbucks though, one of the first restaurants to carry it south ofĀ Seattle, Ā and I’m sure the first to serve it with crickets.
black bottom cupcakes on a white dish towel

My little sister Kelli and I cooked and ran the restaurant.Ā WeĀ were famous…famousĀ for arguing all day and stealing beerĀ all night.Ā  I’m happy to say, we sold the restaurant after few years, weĀ started buying our own beer and my sister and I are pretty good pals. This cupcake recipe however, has stood the true test of time. A favorite of my husband Marty, these are all the things a cupcake should be- moist, tender, sweet, but-not-too-sweet, and tangy from the help of the cream cheese filling.

What are black bottom cupcakes? It’s almost like a chocolate cupcake and a cannoli had a baby.

The good thing about running my folks restaurant is that itĀ culminated Ā my love of cooking…the secondĀ thing isĀ it taughtĀ me to never, ever, ever consider opening up a restaurant of my own!Ā  It is back breaking work and unless you have a trust fund with an endless supply of cash,Ā  IĀ suggest you get a regular job andĀ feed your foodie needs with a food blog!
Back to the recipe.Ā Ā  Super easy and no frosting required!

cake batter in a bowl

First step- preheat oven (always). Mix up cake batter. Ā I like to use a hand mixer because cleaning a stand mixer is not very fun to me. Place the chocolate batter in a cupcake pan lined with cupcake liners (and give them a spray of nonstick to make eating them easier!).

Pro Tip: Use cookie scoops for both the cupcake batter and the cream cheese filling to keep things even- this will ensure perfect, equal same size cupcakes!

Chocolate Cupcake Batter Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup vegetable oil

adding cupcake batter to pan with cookie scoop

After that, mix together the cream cheese filling, and drop a scoop in the middle of each cupcake.

For Cream Cheese Filling:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chocolate chips

adding scoop of cream cheese filling to cupcake pan

Bake them up- and once they’re done, I like to top each one with a few extra chocolate chips for garnish, but that of course is optional.Ā 

baked black bottom cupcakes

There you have it- in under 45 minutes, you have restaurant quality black bottom cupcakes! These are such a treat and to know that you will enjoy this recipe as much as I do makes me so happy…There is so much family history behind them!Ā 

Looking for other delicious cake recipes? Here are a few more of our favorites!Ā 

  • Peach Dump Cake
  • Lemon Loaf Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Margarita Cupcakes
  • The Best Chocolate Cake
  • Easy Apple Cake
black bottom cupcakes on a white dish towel
Black Bottom Cupcakes
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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

A delicious tender chocolate cupcake with a tangy cream cheese filling. A tried and true recipe from our family owned restaurant that has stood the test of time.

Course: chocolate, Dessert
Cuisine: cake, cupcakes, dessert
Servings: 12 cupcakes
: 420 kcal
: Kathi & Rachel
Ingredients
Chocolate Cupcake Batter
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (dark chocolate preferred)
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Line a cupcake pan (1 dozen) with cupcake liners and spray with nonstick.

  2. In a medium sized mixing bowl: CombineĀ flour, baking soda, salt, sugar and cocoa. Whisk to combine. Add water, vanilla and vegetable oil. Stir until fully mixed and no lumps are pressent (hand or stand mixer works best). Set batter aside.

  3. In a small sized mixing bowl: Combine cream cheese, egg, & sugar. Mix until fully combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

    *Make sure you are using softened cream cheese, otherwise the mix will be lumpy.

  4. Fill each cupcake liner with about 1/4 cup batter, then add about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture to the center of each cupcake.

    *If using a cookie scoop, use a 4 tablespoon scoop (#16) for the chocolate batter and a 2 tablespoon scoop (#30) for the cream cheese filling.

  5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the chocolate cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts
Black Bottom Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 15g75%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 271mg11%
Potassium 76mg2%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 40g44%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 324IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 52mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Nina says

    August 2, 2021 at 11:51 pm

    Thanks foe sharing this quick to make and delicious recipe. It really taste delicious. I tried this last weekend & everyone just loved it.

    Reply
  2. K Mac says

    March 27, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    Are these for standard muffin tins or large ones? I had way too much batter and filling. They were over full and took extra time to cook. Will make 6 more next time.

    Reply
  3. Linda Lem says

    December 9, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    I’ve made these! Love them! My mother in law made them 25 years ago…she made it with a boxed cake mix! I like your recipe better. I did, however, substituted the water with hot coffee, it gave a more chocolate flavor. I’m making these for a Christmas party this weekend! Thanks for bringing an old recipe back to life!

    Reply
  4. Jordyn Gustafson says

    October 5, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    how many cupcakes does this make? excited to try the recipe!

    Reply
  5. Chocoltelover says

    December 26, 2013 at 12:35 am

    I’ve been making this recipe since the 80’s also, and never had a problem with the results. The only difference in our two recipes is yours has no vinegar, while mine uses1 tsp of white vinegar. Hmmm, I wonder if that makes a difference.

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    • Kathi Kirk says

      December 26, 2013 at 5:18 pm

      Now that you mention it, seems to me when I made them years ago it did include vinegar. Not sure how or why it was omitted. I got the recipe from my mom. Didn’t seem to make a difference in the result..maybe it brightens the chocolate flavor?

      Reply

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