Surprise Cupcakes

1 chocolate cake mix

1 package cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips

Icing:
1 package cream cheese, softened
1 pound powdered sugar
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix cake according to package directions. Fill paper baking cups in muffin tins 2/3 full. Cream the cheese with the sugar; beat in egg. Stir in the chocolate chips. Drop one rounded teaspoon cheese mixture into center of each cupcake. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

For icing, blend softened cream cheese with sifted powdered sugar. Add vanilla; beat to spreading consistency. Ice cooled cupcakes. Refrigerate, chilling six hours before serving.

From: Susan P.