How to Make Grandma Gudgel's Black Bottom Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grandma Gudgel's Black Bottom Cupcakes are a cherished family recipe that has been passed down for generations. The delicious combination of rich and moist chocolate cake, paired with a creamy vanilla cheesecake filling, is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you are baking these cupcakes for a special occasion or simply to satisfy a sweet tooth, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 18 to 24 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter muffin tins and set aside.
  • Beat together the cream cheese, egg, sugar and salt. Stir in chocolate chips and set aside.
  • 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.
  • Fill muffin cups 1/3 full with the chocolate batter. Top each one with a spoonful of cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    172 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 144mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 59mg