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Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious red velvet cheesecake cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth for the filling.
  6. Fill cupcake liners halfway with red velvet batter, add a spoonful of cheesecake filling, then top with more red velvet batter.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely before frosting.
  9. For the frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  10. Frost the cooled cupcakes and serve.

Notes

  • Store cupcakes in the refrigerator.
  • Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant color.
  • Can substitute buttermilk with milk and vinegar mixture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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