Touch of Heaven Cupcakes

Touch of Heaven Cupcakes will please chocolate lovers everywhere. These tasty cupcakes are convenient for parties and potlucks. The combination of rich chocolate flavor and cream cheese creates delicious gourmet cupcakes. Everyone always asks me for this chocolate cupcake recipe.

Ingredients:
1 package 8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
1 large egg
1/3 cup sugar plus 1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup cocoa
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Blend well. Add chocolate chips and stir. Set aside.
3. Blend together the remaining ingredients.
4. Fill cupcake liners 1/2 full of chocolate mixture. Top with about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

I usually double this chocolate cupcake recipe to make 36 cupcakes.