Infused with a dollop of cream cheese and loaded with rich chocolate chips, these double Chocolate Chip Cupcakes are the ultimate surprise inside treat! They're creamy, luscious, and outrageously decadent! Plus, thanks to a cake mix shortcut, they're so quick and easy to make!
Preheat oven to 375 degrees for aluminum cupcake pan or 350 degrees for nonstick cupcake pan.
Fill cupcake pans with 21 paper liners.
Mix Cake Mix, Oil, Eggs & Water with hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed, then set batter aside.
In separate bowl, mix Cream Cheese, Egg, Sugar, and Salt. Then add in Chocolate Chips and stir.
Fill cupcake holders 2/3 full with prepared Chocolate Cake Mix. Then add one heaping teaspoon of Cream Cheese Filling into the center of each. (discard any leftover filling)
Bake 22 – 25 minutes, or until done.
Remove from oven, transfer to cooling racks, and allow to cool completely.
Optional: After cupcakes have completely cooled, frost with chocolate frosting or cream cheese frosting & ENJOY!!
Notes
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.