Prepare cake batter or approved cake mix. (I like chocolate.) Set aside.
For the filling...Cream together until light and fluffy:
11 oz. cream cheese (8 oz. package plus 3 oz. package)
1/3 c. plus 2 T. sugar
Add and beat well:
1 egg
dash of salt
Stir in:
12 oz. chocolate chips
Set the filling aside. Spoon cake batter into foil-lined muffin tins, filling 2/3 full. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon of filling into the center of each cupcake. Bake at 350* for 25 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes then remove to wire rack. Makes 2-1/2 dozen cupcakes.