CAKE:

3 c. flour
3 c. sugar
1 c. oil
4 eggs
2 c. pumpkin
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves (ground)
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped pecans
2/3 c. water
1 tsp. salt

TOPPING:

8 oz. cream cheese
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg
6 oz. chocolate chips

Mix cake ingredients together and fill cupcake papers half full. Beat softened cream cheese, egg and sugar together. Drop a spoonful (approximately 1 tablespoon) onto cupcake batter. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Then bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.