DREAM CUPCAKES

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My grandchildren absolutely love these cream-filled cupcakes, and I hope the chocolaty treats become a favorite in your home as well. -Dorothy Bahlmann, Clarksville, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

Prepare cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes. Fill 30 paper-lined muffin cups half full. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and salt until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips and, if desired, coconut. , Drop about 2 teaspoons cream cheese mixture into the center of each cupcake. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges