This is the cupcake that brings back wonderful childhood memories. Church socials and birthday parties were a big hit in my book if I could score one of these little dandies. On the surface it appears to be a boring, chocolate cupcake. No frosting.
But slice into this tasty treat and find a wonderful chocolate chip and cream cheese surprise! I always thought there was a labor of love to create these tasty treats. Imagine my delight when I found the Self-Filled Cupcake recipe in the Oxmoor House Cake Mix Miracle Cookbook. It follows suit with my little effort and big WOW philosophy.
(Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Cupcakes)
1 devil’s food cake mix (I swear by Duncan Hines)
1 8oz package cream cheese, softened (I use 1/3 less fat)
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels (I use mini chips)
Prepare cake mix according to package directions . Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin pans, filling two-thirds full. Beat cream cheese and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg, beating well; stir in chocolate morsels. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon cream cheese mixture into center of each cupcake. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool on wire racks. Store in refrigerator. Yield 2 dozen
And here’s a little tip – free of charge. A small scoop is the best way to add the cream cheese mixture. Perfect amount and perfectly centered every time!
One more tip. You can follow this recipe and substitute spice cake for the devils food cake and omit the chocolate chips for a different spin on this tasty treat. I discovered this last fall when I was craving the Starbucks pumpkin & cream cheese muffins.
I’m linking this post up with…
A Southern Fairy Tale’s Mouth Watering Monday.
Balancing Beauty and Bedlam’s Tasty Tuesday.
Hoosier Homemade’s Cupcake Tuesday.
Be sure to head over and check out other yummy recipes!
Happy Baking!
~Southern Fried Gal
February 16, 2010
I’ve done these with spice cake and cinnamon cream cheese but never with chocolate and cream cheese. YUM
LOL
it was definitely the monday for sweets 
So glad you’re linking up!
February 16, 2010
Wow, those look amazing! My boys would love those! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Cupcake Tuesday!
~Liz
February 16, 2010
Yum! Those look so tasty!
February 16, 2010
I did NOT want to click on your link because I knew this would be my most favorite thing in the world… and now I want to make them. Only I really do not want them in the house… MAN! : ) So delish!
February 16, 2010
Mouth-watering!!! How fun to make these for a girls’ get-together!!
I’m stopping by from Jen’s party today. 
February 18, 2010
Cream cheese. favorite. Chocolate. favorite. I am so making these (as soon as my diet and my daughter’s wedding is over. Thanks for sharing!
February 18, 2010
Oh my goodness, I’m bookmarking this one!
February 19, 2010
These look so delicious!
March 5, 2010
Ok these look de-lish! I am all about any kind of cupcake. Can’t wait to try this one.
August 30, 2010
Hi webmaster, commenters and everybody else !!! The blog was absolutely fantastic! Lots of great information and inspiration, both of which we all need!b Keep ‘em coming… you all do such a great job at such Concepts… can’t tell you how much I, for one appreciate all you do! Replica Watches
February 17, 2011
Stressed is Desserts spelled backwards.auto loan