Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cupcake Ingredients
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon cocoa powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup vegetable oil
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½ cup buttermilk
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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1 tablespoon red food coloring
→ Cheesecake Filling
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 large egg
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½ cup diced fresh strawberries
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Garnish
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Fresh strawberry slices
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Red velvet cake crumbs (optional)
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with cupcake wrappers. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring until smooth. Slowly blend the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
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Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg together until smooth and creamy. Carefully fold in the diced strawberries.
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Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the red velvet batter. Add a spoonful of the cheesecake mixture to the center of each. Top off with a small amount of the remaining cupcake batter to cover the cheesecake layer. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake layer (not the cheesecake)—it should come out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating.
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Beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and airy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is completely smooth and well blended.
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Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Top each with fresh strawberry slices and a sprinkle of red velvet crumbs for garnish.