Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes

Description
Source: Baker's Chocolate Cookbook
 * Prep time: 15 minutes | Bake time: 30 to 35 minutes.

Filling

 * 1 pack (8 oz) Philadelphia brand cream cheese, softened (I'm sure your store brand would work)
 * ⅓ cup granulated sugar
 * 1 egg
 * ½ cup Baker's semi-sweet chocolate chips (or any brand)

Cupcakes

 * 2 squares Baker's unsweetened chocolate, melted
 * ⅓ cup vegetable oil
 * 1¼ cup all purpose flour
 * 1 cup granulated sugar
 * ¾ cup water
 * 1 egg
 * 1 tsp vanilla
 * ½ tsp baking soda
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350°F.

Filling

 * 1) Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and egg til smooth.
 * 2) Stir in chips; set aside.

Cupcakes

 * 1) Beat melted chocolate, oil, flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, water, 1 egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt in large bowl with wire whisk or fork until blended and smooth.
 * 2) Spoon ½ the batter evenly into 18 greased or paper-lined muffin cups.
 * 3) Top each with 1 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture.
 * 4) Spoon the remaining batter evenly over cream cheese mixture.
 * 5) Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or til toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
 * 6) Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.
 * 7) Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.