SURPRISE-INSIDE CUPCAKES

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These cupcakes are easy to whip up, but everyone will think you've worked for hours because of the "secret" creamy filling inside. They're great for picnics and lunch boxes. -Susan Muehmer, Delaware, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

CAKE:
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
Dash salt
Chocolate frosting, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, water, oil, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. In another large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and salt until smooth. Drop a teaspoonful of filling into each cupcake. , Bake at 350° for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Pipe frosting on cupcakes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.