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❤️ Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes
✨ Introduction:
These Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes are the definition of indulgence. Imagine the classic Southern red velvet cake with its signature cocoa flavor and velvety crumb, combined with a luscious cheesecake core and topped with a dreamy strawberry cream cheese frosting. It’s romance in a wrapper — perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, or simply for those who bake with heart.
📜 History & Formation:
Red Velvet Cake originated in the early 1900s, popularized during the Great Depression with its striking color and soft texture. The cake was traditionally made with beet juice, which kept the cake moist and gave it its red hue. Over time, it evolved into a cocoa-kissed cake dyed red with food coloring. Cheesecake, on the other hand, dates back to ancient Greece, and its creamy, tangy richness pairs beautifully with red velvet. This cupcake brings both classics together — and adds strawberries for a fruity twist, making it a triple treat.
🍓 Ingredients:
🧁 For the Red Velvet Cupcakes:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
🍰 For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
🍓 For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3–4 tbsp strawberry puree (from fresh or frozen strawberries)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Pinch of salt
🔪 Instructions & Method:
1️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Set aside. (You’ll drop this into the middle of each cupcake later.)
2️⃣ Prepare the Red Velvet Cupcakes:
- Raise the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with 12–14 cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Mix in buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner 1/2 full with red velvet batter.
- Drop about 1 tbsp of cheesecake filling into the center of each.
- Top with another spoonful of batter (¾ full total).
- Bake 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely.
3️⃣ Make the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in strawberry puree and vanilla.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and a pinch of salt. Beat until fluffy.
- Chill for 15 minutes before piping if too soft.
💕 Conclusion & Lovers of the Cake:
These cupcakes are the lovers’ duet of the dessert world: the soft tang of cheesecake, the bold richness of red velvet, and the sweet kiss of strawberry frosting. Each bite is a romance — sweet, smooth, and slightly tangy. Ideal for loved ones, bake sales, baby showers, or to treat yourself because you deserve love too. 💖
Decorate with a sliced strawberry on top or a chocolate drizzle for extra flair. Your heart (and your taste buds) will thank you.
🔁 Summary of Methods:
- Creaming Method: Used in the cupcake batter for a light and tender texture.
- Folding & Layering: Ensures the cheesecake core is embedded in the middle.
- Pureeing Strawberries: For natural flavor and color in the frosting.
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Happy baking, lover of cupcakes! 🧁❤️🍓