Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcake
Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes are a delicious treat that mix the rich, moist flavour of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake centre. These cupcakes are the ideal treat for special events or any time you want to treat yourself to something indulgent. Make a batch of these mouthwatering cupcakes by following this comprehensive recipe, and your guests will be begging for more.
Components
For the Cupcakes with Red Velvet:
- 1/4 cup of flour for all purposes
- 1 cup of sugar, granulated
- One tsp unsweetened chocolate powder
- One-half tsp baking soda
- Half a teaspoon of salt
- One big egg, at room temperature
- one-third cup of vegetable oil
- Half a cup of room temperature buttermilk
- One spoonful of red food colouring
- One-tspn pure vanilla extract
- one-half tsp white vinegar
Regarding the Filling of Cheesecake:
- Eight ounces of softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup of sugar, granulated
- One big egg, at room temperature
- One-tspn pure vanilla extract
- For the frosting made with cream cheese:
- Eight ounces of softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
- Two cups of sifted powdered sugar
- One-tspn pure vanilla extract
Step 1: Get the muffin tin and oven ready.
- Oven Prep: Set the oven’s temperature to 350°F, or 175°C.
- Line Muffin Tin: Use cupcake liners to line a muffin tin. Makes roughly 12 cupcakes using this recipe.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling in Step Two.
- Combine Ingredients: Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add the Egg and Vanilla Extract: Beat the egg and extract until well blended. Put aside.
Prepare the Red Velvet Cupcake Batter in Step Three.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a big basin.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate dish, thoroughly mix together the egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, red food colouring, vanilla essence, and white vinegar.
- Mix Wet and Dry components: Add the wet components to the dry ones little by little, stirring just until incorporated. Avoid over-mixing.
Step 4: Put the Cupcakes Together
- Fill Liners: Fill each cupcake liner with approximately 1 tablespoon of the red velvet batter.
- Add Cheesecake Filling: Top the red velvet batter with a tablespoon of the cheesecake filling.
- Add Batter: Evenly top the cheesecake filling with a spoonful more of the red velvet batter.
Bake the Cupcakes in Step Five.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a cupcake comes out clean, in a preheated oven.
- Cool: Take the cupcakes out of the oven and give them five minutes to cool inside the pan. Next, move the cupcakes to a wire rack to finish cooling before applying the frosting.
Step 6: Prepare the Frosting using Cream Cheese
- Beat Butter and Cream Cheese: Softened cream cheese and butter should be combined in a large mixing dish and beaten until smooth and creamy.
- Add Vanilla and Powdered Sugar: Beat on low speed until well combined. Add the powdered sugar gradually, one cup at a time. When the frosting is light and frothy, add the vanilla extract and beat on high speed for two to three minutes.
- Step Seven: Ice the Cupcakes
- Frosting: After the cupcakes are totally cool, use a spatula or a piping bag equipped with your preferred tip to frost them.
- Optionally garnish with red velvet crumbs or any other embellishments you’d like.
Advice and Techniques
- Ingredients at Room Temperature: For a smoother batter and frosting, make sure your cream cheese, egg, and buttermilk are at room temperature.
- Avoid Overmixing: If the batter is overworked, dense cupcakes may arise. Blend until barely mixed.
- When a toothpick put into the centre of a cupcake comes out clean or with a few crumbs but not moist batter, the cupcake is considered done.
Changes
- Chocolate Chip Cheesecake: To give a little surprise, fold in 1/4 cup micro chocolate chips into the cheesecake filling.
- Nutty Red Velvet: To give the red velvet batter a crunch, add 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Another Frosting: For a unique variation, try a white chocolate cream cheese frosting.
Serving Ideas
- Tea Party: As a delicious treat, serve these cupcakes at a tea party or brunch.
- Birthday Parties: With decorations that can be customised, these are ideal for birthday festivities.
- Dessert: Savour this with a cup of coffee or tea as a dessert after supper.
In summary
- The rich, velvety texture of red velvet cake and the creamy, tangy flavour of cheesecake come together in these delicious and wonderful Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes. These cupcakes’ exquisite look and mouthwatering flavour are guaranteed to wow your loved ones. Make a batch of these delicious cupcakes using this recipe for your upcoming celebration or just to treat yourself to something sweet!