Chocolate Cupcakes with Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling Recipe

Filling:
8 ounces cream cheese, bring to room temperature
1 egg
⅓ cup sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons 100% pure pumpkin
6 drops yellow food coloring (if desired)
3 drops red food coloring (if desired)
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus a few more for the top

Cake:
1 ½ cup all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
¼ cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla