These Tuxedo Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins are the ultimate indulgence, blending rich chocolate flavor with a creamy cheesecake center. With their striking black-and-white appearance and bakery-style texture, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you're craving something sweet. They’re easy to make, freezer-friendly, and guaranteed to impress both kids and adults alike.
Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Muffin Batter:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper or tulip liners.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and salt until smooth. Add egg, vanilla, and flour, mixing until smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat butter, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, and vanilla until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and sour cream.
Mix in the flour and chocolate chips until just combined.
Divide chocolate batter into muffin cups, then top each with a generous spoonful of the cream cheese mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a little chocolate is okay).
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For bakery-style muffins, use tulip liners to allow for a higher rise.
You can substitute with dark, milk, or white chocolate chips to suit your taste.
Make mini versions by adjusting the bake time to 18–20 minutes.
Let cream cheese soften before mixing for a smoother filling.