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Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcake Recipe

Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcake Recipe


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the perfect combination of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake with these decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes. A delightful treat for any occasion!


Ingredients

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Red Velvet Cupcake Batter:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp white vinegar

Cheesecake Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare cheesecake filling: In a bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, stir together egg, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
  4. Form the batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Assemble cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin. Add 1 tbsp red velvet batter, 1 tsp cheesecake filling, then top with another tbsp of red velvet batter.
  6. Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
  8. Frost and garnish: Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Top with red velvet crumbs if desired.
  9. Optional chilling: Chill cupcakes for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor and texture.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: Red Velvet, Cheesecake, Cupcake, Dessert, Baking