Description
Delicious red velvet cupcakes with a creamy strawberry cheesecake filling and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. These cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Red Velvet Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/2 cup milk (use regular or a non-dairy alternative)
- 1 tsp white vinegar
For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (blend fresh or frozen strawberries)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp heavy cream (if needed for consistency)
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh strawberries
- Crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs
Instructions
- Make the Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, and food coloring. Add milk and vinegar, and mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, strawberry puree, and vanilla; mix until thick.
- Place in a piping bag or plastic bag for easy filling.
- Make the Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until smooth. Add heavy cream if too thick.
- Assemble the Cupcakes:
- Cut a small well in the center of each cupcake and fill with cheesecake filling.
Notes
- For a non-dairy option, use coconut cream for the cheesecake filling and frosting.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries or crushed graham crackers for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes