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[Lani]

Well, nor really but I'd like to share the recipe for Cream Cheese Cupcakes and the Nearly Fat Free Version... (not joking, )

Hi Family!!! I will first share the recipe as is then show you where to "tweak" it as not to destroy your hard work...


Cream Cheese Cupcakes (aka Black Bottom Cupcakes)

CAKE
1 1/2 c AP Flour
1/4 c Baking Cocoa
1 c Sugar
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1 c Water
1/3 c Oil
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Vinegar

*Yes... you are correct.. no egg in cake batter... hang in there.
In a large bowl, Combine all ingredients together , mix well.. batter will seem a little runny.

FILLING
8 oz Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature, be patient)
1 Lg Egg
1/3 c Sugar
1/8 tsp Salt
In a bowl, combine all ingredients together making sure it is well mixed.

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Full cupcake papers 1/2 to 3/4 full with cake batter. Drop filling mixture on top. (for mini cupcakes 1/2 tsp, full size cupcakes 1 tsp)

Top with 5 or 6 semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Bake for 15 - 18 minutes, filling will begin thicken. Allow to cool in pan for 5 - 10 minutes to set.

Makes 36 minis 18 full size.

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NOW..... Tweaked Recipe.. Follow instructions for cooking as above.

CAKE
1 1/2 c Flour
1 c Sugar Substitute (your choice)
1/4 c Baking Cocoa
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1 c Water
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Vinegar
1/3 c Unsweetened Applesauce (yes really)

FILLING
8 oz Fat Free Cream Cheese (Softened to room temperature, be patient)
1 lg Egg
1/3 c Sugar Substitute
1/8 tsp Salt

Enjoy!!!!

In truth, for those of you who didn't know.. you can substitute Unsweetened Applesauce for Oil in any baking recipe.. including the convenient boxed varieties

Peace and Luv in Christ,


Lani