Cheesecake Filled Cream Cheese Strawberry Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the instructions on the box, using the water, vegetable oil, and eggs.
- Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the prepared strawberry cake batter.
- Spoon a dollop of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each cupcake.
- Top the cream cheese mixture with another spoonful of strawberry cake batter, covering the cream cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes | Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Kcal: 240 kcal | Servings: 24 cupcakes