Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of cheesecake and red velvet cake with these delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes, featuring a rich, creamy texture enhanced by strawberries.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup strawberries (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; beat until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the cream cheese and chopped strawberries into the batter.
- Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
- For the frosting, whip together the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with whipped cream and top with additional chopped strawberries if desired.
Notes
Ensure baking ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg