Black And Muffins

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

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 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup margarine, melted

Recipe

• 1 beat cream cheese and first amount of sugar in small bowl until smooth. set aside.
• 2 measure next 6 ingredients into large bowl. stir. make a well in centre.
• 3 combine remaining 3 ingredients in separate small bowl. add to well. stir until just moistened. fill 12 greased muffin cups 1/2 full.
• 4 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.