Monday, February 28, 2011

chocolate cream cheese cupcakes


for c. he asked for chocolate cream cheese cupcakes with chocolate chips inside.

cupcakes (from allrecipes.com)
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

preheat oven to 350. line muffin tins with papers.
in a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy. stir in the chocolate chips and set aside.
in a large bowl, mix together the flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. make a well in the center and add the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. stir together until well blended. fill muffin tins 1/3 full with the batter and top with a dollop of the cream cheese mixture.
bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes. (i used mini tins, adjust baking time for larger cakes)!