Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp red food coloring (gel)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fill each liner halfway with batter, add a dollop of cheesecake filling, then top with more batter until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg