Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup (all purpose) flour
  • 1 cup (superfine) sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 packages (8oz) cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Method

  • Heat the oven to 175AsC (350AsF).
  • Place 12 paper cases in a bun tin.
  • For the filling: Beat the cream cheese and egg in a medium bowl until soft.
  • Gradually stir in the sugar and add salt, stir until smooth.
  • Add the chocolate chips and stir lightly until well combined.
  • For the cupcakes: Sift in the dry ingredients together and stir well to mix.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients; mix well.
  • Spoon the mixture into the cupcakes half full.
  • Then spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of filling into the top center of each cupcake.
  • Bake for 20-25minutes until firm.
  • Cool in the tin for 5 minutes then place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve, share and enjoy its deliciousness.