Delicious Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe
Cupcakes are timeless little joys, but a red velvet cupcake recipe takes them to a whole new level. Known for their velvety texture, deep cocoa flavour, and striking red hue, they’ve always been a favourite at celebrations. Now imagine pairing that with a luscious cheesecake centre. The result? Cheesecake-stuffed red velvet cupcakes—a dreamy dessert that’s soft, moist, and filled with a tangy cream cheese surprise.
Made with Britannia The Laughing Cow Cream Cheese, these cupcakes are light, buttery, and irresistibly indulgent. Perfect for birthdays, festive gatherings, or as a special treat, this cupcake recipe is simple enough to bake at home yet feels bakery-worthy in every bite.
How to Make
- 1.
Prep the oven
Preheat oven to 180°C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2.
Make the cheesecake filling
In a bowl, whisk Britannia The Laughing Cow Cream Cheese until smooth. Add vanilla extract, egg, and sugar, mixing well until creamy. Set aside.
- 3.
Mix the dry ingredients
In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- 4.
Make the cupcake batter
Beat softened butter with sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in red food colouring and vanilla. Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk until combined. Finally, mix in white vinegar.
- 5.
Fill and bake
Spoon cupcake batter into each liner, filling halfway. Add a spoonful of cheesecake filling, then top with more batter until liners are ¾ full. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 6.
Cool and decorate
Let cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Frost with whipped cream and garnish with fresh berries for a beautiful finish.
Fun Facts About Red Velvet Cupcakes
- Born in the 1900s: Red velvet cake first became popular in the US in the early 20th century, especially at luxury hotels.
- Natural colouring: Traditionally, beetroot was used to give red velvet its distinctive hue before food colouring became common.
- Cheesecake twist: Combining cheesecake filling with red velvet cupcakes makes this a fusion dessert loved across generations.
- Texture magic: The combination of cocoa, vinegar, and buttermilk gives red velvet its signature soft, velvety crumb.