Black Bottom Cupcakes

This is another recipe from Genaura. It's great for a chocolate fix!

1 oz cream cheese

1 egg 1

1/3 Cups sugar

pinch of salt

6 oz chocolate chips

1 1/2 cups flour

1/4 cup cocoa

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla

1/3 cup oil

1 cup water

1 Tbsp vinegar

Blend cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup sugar and salt until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips and set aside. In mixing bowl sift together dry ingredients and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir in liquid ingredients. Mix until smooth. Fill paper cups 1/3 full with batter. Spoon cream cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle with sugar and chopped almonds if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.