"These chocolate cupcakes have a surprise inside...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces cream cheese
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
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3/4 plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
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2 large eggs, divided
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
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1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup water
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup whole or 2% milk
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1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons apple cider or distilled white vinegar