Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 8 ounces fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
  • 13 cup sugar
  • 12 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ounce chocolate chips
  • 1 12 cups flour
  • 14 cup cocoa powder
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 12 cup nonfat yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • vegetable oil cooking spray

Method

  • Begin preheating the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In the small bowl of an electric mixer beat the egg whites until foamy, add the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Stir in the choclate chips.
  • Set aside.
  • Into a medium bowl whisk or stir together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda and baking powder until well combined, about 15-20 seconds.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the sugar, water, yogurt and vanilla until the sugar has dissolved, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the dry ingredients and stir and whisk until the dry ingredients are just moistened, about 20 seconds.
  • Lightly spray the inside of 20 foil cupcake cups with the vegetable oil.
  • Fill each cup about half-full of batter.
  • Top each with 1 tablespoon of the filling.
  • Dust each cupcake top with 1/4+ teaspoon of the pecans.
  • Bake for 25-28 minutes or until the top springs back when gently pressed.
  • Remove from the oven and cool.