Black Bottom Cupcakes

From Mama's Great-Grandma E.
We called her Grammy and she must have passed the fabulous cooking gene on, because this is her recipe and my utmost favorite cupcakes! Right after you were born, Mama's grandparents, auntie R., and cousins came to meet you. They brought a batch of these with! {I sure hope this isn't a family secret recipe!}

Topping; mix together:
8oz. cream cheese
1 egg
1/8 tsp. salt
1/3 C. sugar
1 C. chocolate chips

Set aside.

Cake; beat together:
2 1/4 C. flour
1 1/2 C. sugar
1/4 C. plus 2 T. baking cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 C. oil
1 1/2 C. water
4 1/2 tsp. white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Fill cupcake liners 1/3 full of cake batter.
Top each with a heaping teaspoon of topping mixture.

Bake @ 350* for 25-30 minutes.

Makes 2 dozen cupcakes. Serve chilled.

{LDM}