Easy Cheesecake Stuffed Cupcakes Recipe

Published Jul 15, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Delish via YouTube

Add a fun and delicious surprise at the center of your chocolate cupcakes by filling them with cheesecake bars! This dessert recipe idea by Delish on YouTube is one of the best treats that you can make and it’s the perfect cupcake flavor to serve at parties or gatherings.

These cupcakes are super easy to make and I bet that you can make them perfectly even on your first try. So if you’re a newbie at baking and want to impress your family or friends with your skills, then try making this recipe, and I guarantee they will love it!

Ingredients for Cheesecake Stuffed Cupcakes:

1 box of chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients listed in the box
12 frozen plain 1″ cheesecake squares
1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
2½ cups of powdered sugar
¾ cup of cocoa powder
2 tsp of vanilla extract
A pinch of kosher salt
¼ cup of heavy cream, plus more if needed
Rainbow sprinkles, for decoration

How to Make Cheesecake Stuffed Cupcakes:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F, then line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners, and set it aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, prepare the cupcake batter according to the package instructions, then fill the prepared muffin pan with the batter halfway full, and put a piece of cheesecake square at the center of each batter.

Step 3

Pour in more batter over them, then place the pan in the preheated oven, and allow the cupcakes to bake for about 25 minutes.

Step 4

Once done baking, let them cool completely and while waiting prepare the frosting, in a large mixing bowl, add the butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt, and beat them until light and fluffy.

Step 5

Pour in the heavy cream, then continue beating until creamy and stiff peaks form, and transfer it to a piping bag. Top the cupcakes with the frosting, then add the sprinkles, and serve. Enjoy!