1 1/2 c. flour                                      1 c. water

¼ c. cocoa                                         1/3 c. vegetable oil

1 c. sugar                                           1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. baking soda                              1 Tbsp. vinegar

 

Topping:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese                1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

1 egg                                                  1/8 tsp. salt

1/3 c. sugar

 

Mix together all ingredients for cupcakes.  Fill cupcakes to 2/3 full of batter.  For topping, blend softened cream cheese with sugar, salt, and egg.  Blend well.  Stir in the chocolate chips.  Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon of topping onto each cupcake.  Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.  Makes 14-18 cupcakes.