Recipe Name:	Black Bottom Cupcakes	Submitted by:	Robert Kotowski
Source:		Last Modified:	1/14/2005
Ethnicity:	American	Approximate Cost:	$7.70
Base:	Other	Comments:
Course:	Dessert
Difficulty:	Easy
Preparation Time:	10-30 Minutes
Number of Servings:	12

Ingredients: 8 Ounce(s) cream cheese 1 egg 1/3 Cup(s) & 1 Cup sugar 1/8 Teaspoon(s) & 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1 Cup(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 Cup(s) flour 1/4 Cup(s) cocoa powder 1 Teaspoon(s) baking soda 1 Cup(s) water 1/3 Cup(s) vegetable oil 1 Tablespoon(s) white vinegar 1 Tablespoon(s) vanilla extract

Directions: Part 1: 8 oz cream cheese 1 egg 1/3 cup sugar 1/8 teas. salt Beat well and stir in 1 cup chocolate chips. Set aside. Part 2: sift together 1 ½ cups flour 1 cup sugar ¼ cup cocoa ½ teas salt 1 teas baking soda Add: 1 cup water 1/3 cup cooking oil 1 Tablespoon white vinegar 1 Tablespoon vanilla Beat well. Fill cupcake liners with chocolate batter half full. Put in 1 heaping teaspoon of cream cheese mixture, using all of it. Sprinkle nuts on top if desired. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes