Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons (1-1/2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 package ((8 ounces) cream cheese,)
  • 1 stick butter (, softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • mini chocolate chips

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Line a 12-cup cupcake pan with paper liners; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well before adding the next.
  • Add vanilla and continue to beat until well combined.
  • Set your mixer on the lowest setting and add flour mixture in batches, alternating with yogurt and beginning and ending with flour.
  • Pour batter into prepared cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 5 minutes; transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.