Description

Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes are the ultimate dessert indulgence, combining the rich, velvety flavor of red velvet cake with a luscious cheesecake filling. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, making these cupcakes perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat at home. Impress your guests or treat yourself with this irresistible recipe that is not only visually stunning but also surprisingly easy to make!

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp red food coloring
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp agar-agar powder

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and agar until smooth.
Fill each cupcake liner halfway with red velvet batter, add a dollop of cheesecake filling, then top with more red velvet batter until three-quarters full.
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
Calories: 230
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese with vegan cream cheese. Feel free to experiment with food coloring for vibrant variations or add chocolate chips for extra sweetness.