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Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe


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  • Total Time: 52 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Red velvet cupcakes infused with strawberry cheesecake offer a luxurious dessert experience. Creamy strawberry cheesecake filling nestles inside rich red velvet cake, creating an irresistible treat you cannot resist.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Flavor and Color Enhancers:

  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped strawberries

Stabilizers and Seasonings:

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and arranging cupcake liners in the pan.
  2. Create the red velvet batter by combining dry ingredients through sifting. In a separate mixing bowl, thoroughly cream butter and sugar until airy. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete blending after each addition. Introduce buttermilk, vanilla, food coloring, and vinegar to the mixture. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet components until just integrated. Delicately mix in fresh strawberry pieces.
  3. Craft the cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese and sugar until silky. Incorporate egg and vanilla, blending until uniform and smooth.
  4. Construct the cupcake layers by distributing red velvet batter to half-fill each liner. Carefully deposit a dollop of cheesecake mixture atop the initial batter layer. Complete each cupcake by covering with additional red velvet batter, filling approximately three-quarters full.
  5. Bake for 20-22 minutes, monitoring until a clean toothpick test confirms doneness. Allow cupcakes to cool completely at room temperature.
  6. Whip cream cheese and butter until perfectly smooth. Gradually introduce powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until achieving a luxurious, creamy consistency.
  7. Embellish cooled cupcakes by piping frosting with artistic swirls. Garnish each cupcake with delicate fresh strawberry slices for an elegant finishing touch.

Notes

  • Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for the most intense fruity flavor in your cupcakes, ensuring they’re finely chopped to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense cupcakes; stop stirring as soon as dry ingredients are just incorporated for a tender crumb.
  • Let ingredients like eggs, cream cheese, and butter reach room temperature before mixing to ensure smoother, more consistent textures and better incorporation.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend and add 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum to improve texture.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 335
  • Sugar: 32 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg