1 box chocolate cake mix, batter prepared as directed
8 oz block cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. mini chocolate chips
In a large bowl, prepare chocolate cake mix as directed on box. Set chocolate cake batter aside. In a medium size bowl, beat cream cheese, egg, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Fold in chocolate chips. Place cupcake liners in your cupcake pan and scoop a tablespoon of the chocolate batter on the bottom of each. Next scoop a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on top of the chocolate layer. Finish by scooping a heaping tablespoon of the chocolate cake batter for the last layer. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes. (Makes 24 cupcakes)
Cream Cheese Frosting
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 c. butter, room temperature
4 c. powdered sugar
2-3 Tbs. milk
1-2 tsp. vanilla
Beat all ingredients in a large bowl until fluffy. You will have to add milk and powdered sugar as needed to achieve perfect consistency.