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Cream Cheese Cupcakes


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 36 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious cream cheese cupcakes topped with a light and airy whipped cream frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/5 cup heavy cream (cold)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line cupcake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat eggs and sugar until light, then add vanilla and oil.
  4. Add dry ingredients and buttermilk in batches, mixing gently. Do not overmix.
  5. Fill liners 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 14–16 minutes until done. Cool completely.
  7. Whip cold heavy cream to soft peaks and chill.
  8. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Fold whipped cream into the mixture.
  10. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.

Notes

  • Make sure the heavy cream is very cold for proper whipping.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg