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Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes

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These Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes are the perfect combination of moist red velvet cake, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberries, all topped with decadent cream cheese frosting. A sweet, indulgent treat that’s perfect for any special occasion or when you’re craving something special!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup diced fresh strawberries

For the Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

For the Cupcakes:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth.

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth. Fold in the diced strawberries.

Assemble the Cupcakes:

  1. Fill the cupcake liners halfway with the red velvet cupcake batter.
  2. Add a spoonful of the cheesecake filling into the center of each cupcake.
  3. Top with more batter to cover the cheesecake filling.
  4. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

For the Frosting:

  1. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.

Decorate:

  1. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
  2. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and red velvet crumbs for an extra touch of color and flavor.

Notes

  • Chocolate Frosting: Swap out the cream cheese frosting for chocolate frosting for a richer flavor.
  • Berries: Swap the fresh strawberries for raspberries or blueberries for a different fruity twist.
  • Mini Cupcakes: Make mini versions of these cupcakes by reducing the baking time to around 12-15 minutes.
  • Nutty Twist: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cheesecake filling for crunch.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cupcakes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free