Black bottom cupcakes are such a rich and tender cupcake. A chocolate cake with a cheesecake with chocolate chunks sprinkled throughout. The best part, these are low carb and keto, so my black bottom cupcake recipe is great to keep you on track on your ketogenic diet. 

Black Bottom Cupcakes – LOW CARB, KETO, THM S, GLUTEN-FREE, GRAIN-FREE

This is such a classic recipe that I had to come up with a low carb, keto, grain-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, Trim Healthy Mama version. Black Bottom Cupcakes will be a delicious dessert for any occasion.

BLACK BOTTOM CUPCAKES 

For some reason, black bottom cupcakes always remind me of Starbucks.  When I was in college, they were a staple in the baked goods display.  I may have indulged in one.  Once.  Or twice.  Or… I probably shouldn’t go there.

Back to the present day.  And my waistline after four children.  Now I need a healthier version than the standard high carb sugar filled black bottom cupcakes.  This is low carb, sugar-free, grain-free, gluten-free, and a THM S recipe.

HOMEMADE SUGAR-FREE SWEETENER

If you are new to my blog, you will see that many of my recipes use two unique ingredients.  I’ve created my own baking mix and my own blend of sweetener. Both only use three ingredients each.  It makes baking much more comfortable to have these mixed up and waiting in the pantry.

Can I Use Homemade Pumpkin Puree 

Absolutely! Canned or homemade pumpkin puree will work for this recipe. Just make sure if you buy canned, it is indeed pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie mix. 

How Do You Make Cheesecake Batter for Black Bottom Cupcakes

The cheesecake filling is straightforward to make. Since I offered a low carb and keto friendly recipe, I used a Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet or my homemade sweetener, which allows this recipe to be sugar-free. Then I reach for dark chocolate that is 85% dark or sugar-free chocolate chips. Then vanilla, butter, egg, and cream cheese. A simple blend that offers that smooth and velvety texture. 

The biggest tip for the cheesecake filling is to ensure you use softened cream cheese. If you don’t, it will give you a cottage cheese curdled texture.  So take the time and let that cream cheese soften. 

What Size Muffin Tin Do You Use 

I used a regular muffin tin for this recipe, but you can do mini or jumbo style for that bakery style muffin. The only difference is the cooking time would vary. If you use a mini muffin tin, you would decrease the time a lot, and increase it slightly for the larger jumbo style tin. Feel free to make what fits your preference. 

How To Make Black Bottom Cupcakes

Start by preheating your oven. To make the cupcakes, you just mix all the ingredients in a bowl or stand mixer all at once. It will be a thicker style batter. Then pour into your muffin tin. Then make a well in the center of each cupcake, so that you can spoon the cheesecake in. 

Now in a bowl whip up your cheesecake. Then spoon the cheesecake batter into the well in each of the cupcakes. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the cheesecake is slightly firm, and the cake is cooked as well. Place on a cooling rack to allow it to cool down before serving.  

Best Way To Store Black Bottom Cupcakes

You will need to store your cupcakes in the fridge. The reason being is the cheesecake part of the cupcakes will spoil if you do not refrigerate. You can expect your cupcakes to last 3-5 days in the fridge. If you prefer a room temperature cheesecake, just sit a cupcake out for a bit and allow it to reach room temperature then enjoy. 

Can You Freeze Cheesecake Cupcakes 

Yes, these will freeze pretty well. Simply allow the cheesecake cupcakes to cool completely, and then place in an airtight container or even freezer bag and place in the freezer. You can freeze up to three months. Allow to thaw in the fridge or allow it to thaw at room temperature for an hour or so then enjoy. Just don’t let your cupcakes to sit out for more than 2 hours, or you risk it going bad. 

If you love cheesecake and cupcakes than this cupcake recipe will win over your heart, we make these cupcakes all the time — birthday parties, holiday events, after-school snacks, and just because. 

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Black Bottom Cupcakes

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

22 mins

Total Time

37 mins

 

Black bottom cupcakes are such a rich and tender cupcake. A chocolate cake with a cheesecake with chocolate chunks sprinkled throughout. The best part, these are low carb and keto, so my black bottom cupcake recipe is great to keep you on track. 

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: black bottom cupcakes

Servings: 12 cupcakes

Calories: 96 kcal

Author: Taryn

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp butter softened
• 1/4 cup almond flour ***
• 1.5 tbsp coconut flour ***
• 1/3 cup Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet or my sweetener
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking powder
• pinch salt

Cheesecake Topping

• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp butter softened
• 2 tbsp Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet or my sweetener
• 2 oz 85% dark chocolate (chopped) or sugar free chocolate chips

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. You can just dump all the chocolate cake ingredients into the bowl at once and mix with an electric mixer. It will end up like a thick chocolate batter. Divide the batter into 12 paper lined muffin tins. Use a spoon to make a well in the center. That is where the cheesecake will go.
3. In a new bowl (or after you wash the first one) mix 4 oz cream cheese, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp butter, and 2 T sweetener. Blend until smooth. Divide the cheesecake batter between the cupcakes.
4. Sprinkle the tops of the cupcake with the chopped chocolate. Bake at 350 for 22-25 minutes until the cheesecake is slightly firm, puffed up, and turning golden brown around the edges.
5. Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

 *** or you can use 1/3 cup Trim Healthy Mama Baking Blend in place of the almond and coconut flours

Notes on Sweeteners: 

I use my own blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia in my recipes. This is twice as sweet as sugar. It is comparable to Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet and Truvia.

To sub in Swerve use 1.5 to 2 times the amount of sweetener called for.

 

To sub in Pyure or Trim Healthy Mama Super Sweet use half the amount of sweetener called for.

 

Substitutions will work in most recipes. They may not work in candies, such as caramel.

Nutrition Facts

Black Bottom Cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 57mg 19%

Sodium 67mg 3%

Potassium 127mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 36.9%

Vitamin C 0.5%

Calcium 4.6%

Iron 4.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Originally Published February 28, 2016. Revised and Republished July 1, 2019.