CHOCOLATE CHEESE CAKE FILLED CUPCAKES

INGREDIENTS:

Cheesecake Center:

1 c. cream cheese, at room temperature

1/3 c. granulated sugar

1 unbeaten egg

1/8 tsp. salt

1 c. mini chocolate chips

Chocolate Bottom:

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. granulated sugar

1/4 c. cocoa

1 c. water

1/3 c. canola oil

1 T. white vinegar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS:

Prepare the Cheesecake Center:

Combine cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, egg, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Beat well.

Stir in mini chocolate chips.

Set aside.

Prepare the Chocolate Bottom:

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cocoa.

Add water, vinegar, oil, and vanilla; stir to combine.

Bake:

Line a muffin pan with paper cupcake liners.

Fill each cup 1/3 full of chocolate batter. Top each with a heaping teaspoon of cream cheese mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 – 35 minutes.

ENJOY !