Stir together first 4 ingredients until well combined. Add 12 oz chocolate chips, combine and set aside.

In another bowl, mix together next 5 ingredients. Flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.

Add water, oil, vinegar and vanilla to the flour mixture and beat until well combined.

Fill cupcake cups 1/3 full (no more!). Put a heaping tsp cream cheese mixture in each cupcake.

Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.

I usually 1/2 the recipe and only make 12. They are very rich.