Black and White Cupcakes

I know, another cupcake post. I can't help it. I've been obsessing over cupcake recipes. And of course, I wanted to try another recipe from Buttercup - Black and White Cupcakes.

So to note, I had a few variations from the original recipe:

1. I didn't use miniature chocolate chips. So the chips were very visible in the cupcake.

2. I didn't use unsweetened cocoa powder. I couldn't find any at the market!

3. The warm water I used may have been hot.

4. The cream cheese was possibly warmer than room temperature.

Aside from all this, the cupcakes weren't bad. They were moist, but too much of a cream cheese flavor for my taste. And they also didn't look nice. But I think that's pretty much my fault. It was 1am, I was tired, I wanted to get it done quick.

I brought the cupcakes to a party, and received a lukewarm reception. No mmm's like the previous batch of red velvet cupcakes I made.

It was an easy recipe to follow, but I'm not sure I'll try it again. I just kept thinking of the red velvet cupcakes as I ate these...