CREAM CHEESE CUPCAKES

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It's hard to believe cupcakes can taste so delicious yet be so easy. Frost them if you wish-but on busy days, I'm grateful that my family likes them plain. -Nancy Reichert, Thomasville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 large eggs
Chocolate frosting, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in cake mix, water, butter and eggs., Spoon batter by 1/4 cupfuls into paper-lined muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.