Black Bottom Cupcakes

Ingredients:

    * 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

    * 1 egg

    * 1/3 cup white sugar

    * 1/8 teaspoon salt

    * 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

    * 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

    * 1 cup white sugar

    * 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

    * 1 teaspoon baking soda

    * 1/2 teaspoon salt

    * 1 cup water

    * 1/3 cup vegetable oil

    * 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

    * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

   1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line muffin tins with paper cups or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.

   2. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy. Stir in the chocolate chips and set aside.

   3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Make a well in the center and add the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Stir together until well blended. Fill muffin tins 1/3 full with the batter and top with a dollop of the cream cheese mixture.

   4. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.