Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes. These delightful treats feature a moist red velvet base topped with a luscious cream cheese filling, making them perfect for any celebration or simply as a personal treat. With their vibrant color and irresistible flavor, these cupcakes will leave your friends and family craving more. Get ready to bake the best cupcakes that blend two beloved desserts into one irresistible bite!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp gel red food coloring
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet until just mixed.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; add an egg and vanilla extract.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with red velvet batter. Add one tablespoon of cheesecake filling on top and cover with more red velvet batter.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg