"Chocolate chip pumpkin cheesecake, surrounded by a decadent chocolate cupcake…made easy with the help of a boxed cake mix!..."
INGREDIENTS
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CAKE:
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1 Chocolate or Devil’s Food Cake Mix (Gluten Free cake mix may be used)
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All ingredients called for on box mix
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1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
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PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE FILLING (Makes enough for 24 cupcakes)
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8 ounces Cream Cheese or Neufchatel Cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 Large Egg Yolk
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1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
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1/4 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree
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1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
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1/4 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
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Pinch Salt
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2/3 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (plus more for topping, if desired)