Hidden Treasure Cupcakes

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Hidden Treasure Cupcakes combine rich German chocolate cake with a creamy chocolate chip filling, creating a delightful treat perfect for parties, special occasions, or indulgent dessert moments.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • dash salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pkg. (6 oz.) chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mix the German chocolate cake mix according to the package directions.
  2. Fill cupcake liners three-quarters full with the cake batter.
  3. Place cupcake liners in a muffin pan.
  4. Beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until creamy.
  5. Add salt and egg to the cream cheese mixture and beat well.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  7. Drop a rounded teaspoonful of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each cupcake.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until done.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

423 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.5g 17% DV
Total Fat 20.1g 26% DV
Carbs 56.1g 20% DV
Fiber 6.1g 22% DV
Sugar 15.2g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10022mg 100% DV
Potassium 437mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 111.3mg 37% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 91.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 151.3mg 12% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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