Black Bottom Cupcakes

 Ingredients: Base: 200 g flour 200 g sugar 30 g bitter cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 240 ml water 80 ml sunflower oil 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon vanilla essence. Filling: 230 g cream cheese type Philadelphia 65 g sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.

To prepare these delicious cocoa and cheese muffins, start by gathering all the necessary ingredients so that you have everything at hand. Begin with preparing the batter, an essential step to achieve a fluffy and flavorful texture. In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, and sugar. These will create the ideal base for the muffins, ensuring that all ingredients mix evenly and that there are no lumps affecting the final texture.

In another bowl, prepare the wet ingredients: add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all liquids are completely integrated. Once you have a homogeneous mixture, pour the wet composition over the dry ingredients. Using a spatula or a whisk, combine the two mixtures with gentle movements to avoid activating too much gluten from the flour. Once the ingredients are well combined, set the mixture aside to rest.

For the filling, in another bowl, mix the cheese with sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Ensure that the cheese is well blended so that there are no lumps and the filling is creamy and flavorful. After obtaining a fine mixture, prepare the muffin molds. Fill each mold with about 3/4 of the cocoa mixture, leaving enough room for the filling.

Using a spoon, take 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture and carefully add it in the middle of each portion of cocoa dough. This step will create a delicious marbled effect that will not only look appetizing but will also add an enticing flavor to the muffins.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Once the oven has reached the desired temperature, place the muffin molds inside and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the muffins pass the toothpick test. They should be fluffy and have a delicate crust. After removing them from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes in the molds, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.

These muffins are excellent both warm and at room temperature, making them a perfect choice for breakfast, a sweet snack, or even a dessert. You can store them in the refrigerator, covered, for a few days without losing their flavor. You will definitely want to try them again, given the delicious combination of cocoa and cheese! This recipe is enough to make 12 muffins, perfect for enjoying with family or friends.

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