Chocolate Cupcakes With Cheesecake Centers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/3 cups sugar, divided
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/8 teaspoons salt, divided
2 cups water
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 egg

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a large bowl combine flour, 2 cups sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Beat for two minutes until well combined.
Pour batter into paper lined muffin cups about 2/3 full.
Mix together cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until well combined. Spoon 1 tablespoon of this mixture onto the center of each cupcake.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool completely.