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Grandma Gudgel's Black Bottom Cupcakes

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"My husband's Grandmother used to make these cupcakes every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. They became a family favorite. I was asked this year to make these in honor of her memory. They are very delicious with a nice cream cheese surprise in the center!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter muffin tins and set aside.
  2. Beat together the cream cheese, egg, sugar and salt. Stir in chocolate chips and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add the water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Beat until well combined. Batter will be thin.
  4. Fill muffin cups 1/3 full with the chocolate batter. Top each one with a spoonful of cream cheese mixture.
  5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2008 by Emma 
I just finished baking a batch of these. They're very good and a snap to make. Chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by Mo 
These were absolutely PERFECT! Even better than the expensive ones they sell at coffeehouses.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by Kim 
I made these cupcakes for my employees. They turned out great. Only, my cupcakes had more of a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2008 by Sumchelle 
Nummy! What I liked about these was the texture contrast. Crusty outsides / soft insides. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2008 by UTOPIA122 
I thought these were really good. I did use some of the suggestions and increased my cocoa to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by tangygal 
I love these because I'm not an "Icing" or a "Sweet" lover, mostly a chocolate lover!These are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2007 by Tasha 
I grew up on these as a kid. Exact same recipe as my moms. They did not seem as good as hers... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2003 by BRANDYNM 
These tasted wonderful and were a hit with everyone! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2008 by Judy N. 
Easy to make and DH LOVED them. I had my regular muffin tins up north so I neede to use the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2004 by STU26 
These were okay, but not extraordinary. To me, they just tasted like a chocolate chip muffin,... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Grandma Gudgel's Black Bottom Cupcakes

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 172

  • Total Fat: 8.7g
  • Cholesterol: 19mg
  • Sodium: 144mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2.5g

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