Black Forest Banana Cupcakes

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1 package (8 oz.) light cream cheese, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
1 egg
1/3 cup candied cherries, chopped
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large, ripe DOLE Bananas, mashed (about 3/4 cup)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup water

HERE'S HOW:

1. Beat cream cheese in small bowl until smooth. Add 1/4 cup sugar and egg; beat until blended. Stir in cherries and chocolate pieces; set aside.
2. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and remaining 1-1/2 cups sugar in large bowl. Add bananas, oil and water; stir until well blended.
3. Spoon chocolate mixture evenly into 24 muffin cups lined with paper cupcake cups. Spoon about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture into center of each cupcake.
4. Bake at 350°F, 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan; let cool completely on wire rack.