Trudy Bosch

My favourite part of a meal is dessert and my favorite dessert is cupcakes so it’s fitting that the final recipe in my holiday cooking blog series features a treat from house mother Joanne Fay. The recipe is featured in the book The Consistently Consistent Cookbook and is the perfect snack to offer guests during the holiday season.

Black Bottom Cupcakes

Cream sauce:

• 1-8 oz. cream cheese


• 1 egg


• 1/3 cup white sugar


• 1-6 oz. package chocolate chips

Mix all together and set aside.

Bottom of Muffins:

• 1 ½ cup flour


• ¼ cup cocoa


• 1 tsp. baking soda


• ½ tsp. salt


• 1 cup water


• ½ cup oil


• 1 Tbsp. vinegar

Mix above ingredients together. With the muffin mix, fill muffin tins half full. Add a Tbsp. of the cream mix on top of each muffin.

Bake at 325 F for approximately 30 minutes. Test with a tooth pick to ensure the muffin is cooked thoroughly.

Print recipe.

I hope you enjoyed our holiday recipe series. If you would like to try other recipes in the cookbook, copies are available from Krista at MacKay House 306-751-2709. All proceeds from the sales go to the Mary Miller Fund which helps former Ranch clients who require financial support for personal emergencies.

Happy Holidays!