Description:

A rich and fluffy cupcake with a chocolate chip cheesecake center.

Source:

GARecipes from GiddiLynn

Serves/Makes:16 cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). baking soda
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup (225 ml) granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). salt
• 1 cup (225 ml) water
• 1 tsp (5 ml). vanilla extract
• 6 tbsp (90 ml). oil
• Filling:
• 4oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp (30 ml). beaten egg
• 6 tbsp (90 ml). sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

• In a bowl combine flour, baking soda, cocoa, sugar and salt.
• In another bowl combine water, oil and vanilla.
• Pour liquid ingredients into dry and stir well.
• Line muffin pan with cupcake liners and spoon 2 tbspful of batter in each.
• Combine cream cheese, egg sugar and chocolate chips.
• Spoon 1 tbspful into each cup.
• Bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
• Remove cupcakes from pan and cool immediately.

Comments

You may spoon a little bit of batter over filling before baking if you wish but I don't think it's necessary. Try these and enjoy them.