Black Bottom Cupcakes
Book: Julie
Source: Deb Bream
Meal Type: Desserts
Serves: 12
Ingredients
1 8-ounce package cream cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 6-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Combine cream cheese, egg, sugar and salt, beat well. Stir in chocolate chips. Set aside.
In a separate bowl sift the following, flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Mix water, oil, vinegar and vanilla and add to dry ingredients. Beat until well mixed.
Fill muffin cups 1/3 full with chocolate mixture. Put a heaping spoon of cream cheese mixture on top. Can sprinkle with walnuts and powdered sugar. Bake at 350� for 20 minutes.