Black Bottom Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Line 18 muffin cups with paper baking cups. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, egg and 1/2 cup sugar.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Stir in chocolate chips and set aside.
5. 5
   In large bowl mix flour, 1 cup sugar and cocoa.
6. 6
   Add water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Fill paper cups 1/2 full.
8. 8
   Top each with 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture and pecans.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 20 to 30 minutes or until cream cheese is light golden brown.
10. 10
    Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.
11. 11
    Store in refrigerator.