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Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes

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Indulge in the rich fusion of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake in these delightful cupcakes topped with velvety cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake batter)
  • 1 large egg (for cheesecake batter)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake batter)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened, for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Mix together buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
  5. Add the white vinegar to the batter and fold gently to combine.
  6. Prepare the cheesecake batter by beating together cream cheese, granulated sugar, large egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Spoon about a tablespoon of red velvet batter into each cupcake liner, followed by a spoonful of cheesecake batter, and then another tablespoon of red velvet batter.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  9. Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to make the frosting.
  10. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with cream cheese frosting.
  11. Garnish with cocoa powder or crushed red velvet cake crumbs if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Find it online: https://ameliasweets.com/2026/06/09/red-velvet-cheesecake-cupcakes-decadent-at-home-treat/

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