Strawberry Cheesecake Velvet Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Red Velvet Cupcakes
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1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp cocoa powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup buttermilk
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1 tsp white vinegar
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1 tbsp 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 tsp vanilla extract
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1 large egg
→ Topping
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1 cup heavy cream
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Fresh strawberries, halved
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Strawberry glaze (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and well combined. Set this mixture aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth. Stir in the buttermilk, white vinegar, and red food coloring until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
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Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the red velvet batter. Then, add about 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake filling into the center of each cupcake. Top with more red velvet batter, filling each liner about ¾ full.
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Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This will create a light, airy whipped topping.
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Once the cupcakes have cooled, pipe the whipped cream onto each cupcake. You can use a piping bag to create decorative swirls or simply spoon the whipped cream on top.
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Place a fresh strawberry half on top of each cupcake. Optionally, drizzle with strawberry glaze for a glossy, sweet finish.
# Notes:
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Ensure cupcakes cool completely before adding the whipped topping to prevent it from melting.
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Adjust the sweetness of the whipped cream by varying the powdered sugar to taste.