Instructions

  1. Filling: In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, egg and salt; beat until creamy.
  2. Stir in the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and then set aside.
  3. Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  4. Melt over hot water (not boiling) water the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
  5. Remove from heat and set aside.
  6. In a small bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
  7. In a large bowl combine the sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla; beat well.
  8. Stir in melted morsels.
  9. Gradually beat in the flour mixture from the small bowl with water.
  10. Spoon 1/2 of the batter into 16 cupcake foils. Spoon a tablespoon of filling over the chocolate batter. Spoon the remaining batter on top.
  11. Bake at 350°F for 23-25 minutes.