Ingredients:
4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cocoa, sifted if lumpy
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup margarine, melted
Directions:
Beat cream cheese and first amount of sugar in small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
Measure next 6 ingredients into large bowl. Stir. Make a well in centre.
Combine remaining 3 ingredients in separate small bowl. Add to well. Stir until just moistened. Fill 12 greased muffin cups 1/2 full.
Make small dent in batter with back of spoon. Spoon about 2 1/2 teaspoons (12 mL) cream cheese mixture into each dent. Spoon remaining batter over top. Bake in 375 F oven for 18 to 20 minutes until firm to the touch. Let stand in pan for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool. Makes 12 muffins.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 30 min.