Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes

Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Cupcake Batter:

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup buttermilk, well shaken
• 1–2 teaspoons red food coloring

For the Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl:

• 4 oz (½ block) full-fat cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh or frozen strawberries

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz (1 block) full-fat cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Optional Garnish:

• Fresh strawberry halves
• Edible gold sprinkles or red sanding sugar

Method & Instructions

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