FILLING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened & beaten
1 egg
1/3 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

CAKE:

1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine and then add the following liquids:

1 c. water
1/3 c. oil
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla

Fill cupcake papers 2/3 full of chocolate mixture. Spoon a good tablespoon of cheese filling on top. OPTION: Sprinkle with blanched almond slivers. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.