Ingredients and Weight:
For the Brownie Layer: * All-purpose flour: 1 cup * Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1 cup * Baking powder: 1 teaspoon * Salt: 1/4 teaspoon * Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup * Granulated sugar: 1 cup * Eggs: 2 large * Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Cheesecake Layer: * Cream cheese, softened: 8 ounces * Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup * Sour cream: 1/4 cup * Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon * Eggs: 2 large
For the Topping: * Chocolate chips: 1/2 cup
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level: 3/5 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
For the Brownie Layer: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. 3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
For the Cheesecake Layer: 1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. 2. Beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract. 3. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
To Assemble the Cupcakes: 1. Fill each cupcake liner about halfway with the brownie batter. 2. Top with a spoonful of the cheesecake batter. 3. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
To Bake: 1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 2. Let cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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