Description
Indulgent red velvet cheesecake cupcakes blend classic Southern charm with creamy cheesecake layers. Rich cocoa notes and tangy cream cheese create a luxurious dessert sensation you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (7 g) cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) vegetable oil
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsps (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Nestle cupcake liners into a standard muffin tin, creating a uniform grid for the indulgent red velvet cheesecake cupcakes.
- Temperature Setup: Calibrate the oven to 350°F (175°C), allowing ample time for thorough preheating.
- Batter Fusion: Whisk red velvet cake ingredients until a silky, crimson-hued mixture forms, eliminating any potential lumps or dry pockets.
- Cheesecake Filling: Blend cream cheese mixture until velvety smooth, ensuring a luxurious and consistent texture throughout.
- Layer Construction: Distribute red velvet batter to form the base layer, then delicately introduce the cream cheese filling at the center of each cupcake liner.
- Marbling Technique: Gently top the cream cheese with remaining red velvet batter, creating an artistic swirl and completely encasing the filling.
- Baking Process: Position the muffin tin centrally in the oven, baking for 18-22 minutes until the cupcakes exhibit a subtle springback and the cheesecake center sets perfectly.
- Cooling Stage: Allow cupcakes to rest completely in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack for final cooling and optional elegant garnishing with cream cheese frosting or a delicate powdered sugar dusting.
Notes
- Optimize Batter Consistency: Sift dry ingredients and mix wet components thoroughly to prevent lumps, ensuring a smooth, even texture that enhances the cupcake’s delicate structure.
- Control Color Intensity: Use gel food coloring instead of liquid for a more vibrant red hue without altering the batter’s moisture balance, creating a rich, deep crimson appearance.
- Prevent Cheesecake Cracking: Avoid overmixing the cream cheese filling and gently fold ingredients to minimize air bubbles, resulting in a silky, crack-free cheesecake center.
- Master Baking Precision: Use an instant-read thermometer to check doneness, aiming for an internal temperature of 160°F to guarantee food safety while maintaining a moist, tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg