Black bottom cupcake

A Black Bottom Cupcake is a rich, two-layered dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake base topped with a sweet, tangy cream cheese and chocolate chip filling. The name comes from its distinct dark bottom layer, and it's a popular treat often found in American bakeries and home kitchens.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is typically high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar, flour, butter, and cream cheese. A single cupcake can provide around 300-400 calories, along with some calcium from the cheese and small amounts of iron from the chocolate.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	210 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Potassium	110 mg
Vitamin A	120 IU
Vitamin C	0.5 mg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.1 mcg
Phosphorus	60 mg

Per 1 cupcake (approx. 85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved example of a 'filled' or 'surprise inside' cupcake, where the contrasting textures and flavors create a delightful eating experience. Nutritionally, the cream cheese layer adds a protein and calcium boost compared to a standard chocolate cupcake, though it remains an indulgent treat.