Black Bottom Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 6-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. 1
   Line cupcake tins with foil or paper liners.
2. 2
   Place cream cheese, egg, sugar and salt in a bowl. Beat well and stir in chocolate chips. Set aside.
3. 3
   Mix flour, sugar, soda, cocoa and salt in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Add water, oil, vinegar and vanilla and beat all ingredients until blended.
5. 5
   Fill cupcake liners one-third full with cake mixture.
6. 6
   Top each with a heaping teaspoon of cream cheese mixture.
7. 7
   Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.