Black Bottom Cups

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese

1 egg

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 package (6 ounces) semi sweet chocolate morsels

1 1/2 cups flour

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup water

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 teaspoon vanilla



Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup sugar and salt. Stir in chocolate morsels; set aside.



In a large mixing bowl add flour. cocoa, and remaining 1 cup of sugar and baking soda. Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Beat until well mixed.



Fill 24 greased or paper-lined muffin cups one-third full with chocolate batter. Top each with a heaping spoonful of cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with additional sugar, if desired. Bake fro 30 to 35 minutes, or until done.



Makes 24 cup cakes

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