Mocha Black-Bottom Cupcakes

Mocha Black-Bottom Cupcakes RecipeWhere had Black-Bottom Cupcakes been my whole life?  Up until five years ago, I had never heard of these little cheese filled cakes.  How’s is that possible!  I grew up in a baking family and I have read more cook books and food publications than I can count.  There’s just no good explanation.  Nevertheless, I’m glad they finally found me.  The combination of a dark chocolate cupcake together with a cheesecake center is a marriage made in heaven.  So, to whomever came up with this little darling, I thank you from the bottom of my little baker’s heart.
Mocha Black-Bottom Cupcakes RecipeMocha Black-Bottom Cupcakes RecipeYesterday was one of those days when I really wanted to bake.  Keeping with the promise I made myself to allocate time to some of my other interests, I didn’t want to spend the whole day in the kitchen.  At the same time, my desire to indulge in something satisfyingly chocolate was tugging at my sweet tooth.  I took to scouring my MANY baking books for some inspiration.  Originally searching for a brownie recipe – something I could get in and out of the oven relatively quickly and easily – it was the black bottom cupcake that got my attention.  I could have left well enough alone and made the traditional plain cheesecake version, but then that would be out of character for me – to leave a recipe untouched that is.  I decided to come up with my own recipe.  I wanted more umpf  in my filling so I added a hint of coffee and chocolate and went all mocha on it.  Insuring that I wasn’t going to O.D. on them, I kept my recipe scaled down to a mere dozen cupcakes.  How much trouble could I get into with only 12 cupcakes? 😕
Mocha Black-Bottom Cupcakes RecipeMocha Black-Bottom Cupcakes RecipeThese are simple to make but big on flavor; a perfect three or four bites of goodness.  My sweet tooth satisfied, I grabbed my rose pruners and headed to my flower beds.  Guess who joined me there.
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Source:  Mary Weinberg | Sifting Focus 

These are simple to make but big on flavor; a perfect three or four bites of goodness.  My sweet tooth satisfied, I grabbed my rose pruners and headed to my flower beds.




6 thoughts on “Mocha Black-Bottom Cupcakes

    • Thank you Nazia. I can’t believe how long it took me to discover them but I’m so glad I finally did. They are truly a delicious little cake.

  1. I can’t leave a recipe alone either; I’m always tempted to try something new! I’m so glad you made this recipe your own. The Mocha Black Bottom Cupcakes are just irresistible!

    • Thanks Deb! Even after changing them up a bit, I thought of so many other things I could have done with them. It’s a recipe just begging to be adapted.

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