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
- Prepare cheesecake filling: In a bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, stir together egg, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Form the batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- 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.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
- Frost and garnish: Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Top with red velvet crumbs if desired.
- 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