Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake with these irresistible Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes. A delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the red velvet cupcakes:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
For the cheesecake filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For optional topping: powdered sugar or cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Make the red velvet batter: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar, then mix in the egg, buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble the cupcakes: Fill each cupcake liner halfway with red velvet batter, add a spoonful of cheesecake filling, then top with more red velvet batter until ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or frost as desired.
Notes
- These cupcakes can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before serving or enjoy chilled.
- Perfect for Valentine’s Day or holiday gatherings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
