Description
A delightful fusion of rich red velvet and creamy strawberry cheesecake frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with cupcake liners.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring in a separate bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Mix in the vinegar until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely.
- Beat together the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy.
- Introduce the pureed strawberries and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the strawberry cheesecake frosting.
- Garnish with fresh strawberry slices if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better blending and ensure your oven is preheated for even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg