Black Bottom Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   butter muffin pan.
3. 3
   In your food processor or electric mixer beat the cream cheese until smooth.
4. 4
   Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract and beat until creamy and smooth.
5. 5
   In a large bowl sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. 6
   In a separate bowl mix the water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
7. 7
   Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in the wet ingredients until nice and smooth.
8. 8
   Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups.
9. 9
   Then spoon a few tablespoons of the cream cheese filling into the center of each cupcake.
10. 10
    Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the chocolate part of the cupcake will come out clean.
11. 11
    Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.