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Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Delicious red velvet cupcakes filled with a creamy strawberry cheesecake filling and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup diced fresh strawberries
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh strawberry slices (for garnish)
  • Red velvet cake crumbs (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth. Fold in the diced strawberries.
  7. Place a spoonful of the cheesecake filling on top of the cupcake batter in each liner.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  10. For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh strawberry slices and red velvet cake crumbs if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality vanilla extract.
  • Store cupcakes in the refrigerator if not consumed immediately.

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