Black Bottom Cupcakes

Black Bottom Cupcakes

8 oz of cream cheese
1 1/2 c flour
1 egg
1 c. sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 c. cocoa
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp salt
6 oz pkg chocolate chips
1 tsp baking soda

In one bowl combine cream cheese, egg, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/3 c sugar. beat well, then stir inchocolate chips.

In second bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar and salt, cocoa and baking soda.

Add to second bowl: 1 c cold water, 1 Tbsp vinegar, 1/3 c. oil, 1 tsp vanilla.

Beat well.  Fill muffin cups 1/3 c with cocoa mixture; top with heaping teaspoon of cream cheese mixture.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees.

no frosting needed. Makes 24 small or 18 regular size cupcakes