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The February '99 Recipe of the Month Jan's Black Bottom Cupcakes Having friends or company over? This is a chocolate treat they'll rave about.
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Mixture 1 8-oz package of cream cheese 1 egg 1/3 cup sugar 1/8 tsp salt (optional) 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions for the Cream Cheese Mixture Whip the cream cheese to a soft consistency, then add the other ingredients except the chocolate chips. When the ingredients are well mixed add the chocolate chips. Set aside. Ingredients for Cupcake Mixture 1-1/2 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup water 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup oil 1 Tbsp of vinegar well mixed with the oil 2 Tbsp of sugar to sprinkle on top 1/2 cup chopped nuts of your choice (walnuts, almonds or pecans are good) Directions for the Cupcake Mixture Sift the dry ingredients together, then slowly add the water to get a nice batter consistency. Finally add the well mixed oil and vinegar. This recipe will make 1 dozen medium size cupcakes. Large cupcake forms may only yield 8. If you're using a cupcake pan grease it, or use paper cupcake cups for less fuss. Fill the cupcakes 1/3-1/2 with the cupcake mixture, then add a heaping teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture to each. Use more or less depending how many cupcakes you're making. Sprinkle sugar and the crushed nuts of your choice over the cupcakes. Bake at 350 F for 30-35 minutes. Don't forget to invite your friends over.
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