CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE 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.