Black Bottom Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Place paper baking cups in twelve 2 inch muffin pan cups.
3. 3
   To make the filling: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese, sugar, and egg until smooth.
4. 4
   Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. 5
   To make the cupcakes: combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the sugar, oil, water and vinegar until combined Gradually stir in the dry ingredients.
7. 7
   Fill the prepared muffin cups one third full.
8. 8
   Spoon heaping teaspoonsfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the chocolate batter in each cup.
9. 9
   Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops spring back when touched.
10. 10
    Remove from the pan to a wire rack to cool.