Black Bottom Cheesecake Cups Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Black Bottom Cheesecake Cups! Inspired by Cooking Light, this recipe delivers fudgy, moist chocolate cupcakes with a creamy cheesecake topping. The secret ingredient? Prune butter, which adds amazing moisture without a hint of prune flavor. Perfect for dessert or a special occasion, these mini cheesecakes are easy to make and even easier to devour!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 139.7 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Black Bottom Cheesecake Cups

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How to Make Black Bottom Cheesecake Cups

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 18-cup muffin tin with paper liners and lightly grease with cooking spray.
  2. For the cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces (225g) of cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add 1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar and 1 large egg, beating until well combined. Set aside.
  3. For the chocolate batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup (240ml) water, 1/2 cup (115g) prune butter, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Evenly divide the chocolate batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about halfway.
  7. Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chocolate batter in each cup.
  8. Sprinkle each cup with 1 teaspoon of mini chocolate chips and a few slivered almonds.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

60g

Fat

6g

Carbs

8g