Ingredients:
– 1 box strawberry cake mix
– 2/3 cup yogurt or sour cream
– 1/2 cup oil
– 1/2 cup water
– 2 eggs
– 8 ounces cream cheese
– 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
– 1 cup powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease cupcake pans or line them with paper wrappers.
2. In a large bowl, blend together the strawberry cake mix, yogurt, oil, water, and eggs until smooth.
3. Fill each cupcake pan about 2/3 full with the batter.
4. In another bowl, whip together the cream cheese, vanilla-flavored yogurt, and powdered sugar until creamy.
5. Drop small spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each cupcake batter. The filling will naturally sink during baking.
6. Bake for 20-23 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. The toothpick test won’t work due to the cheesecake filling.
7. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for five minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Meanwhile, prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, strawberry preserves, and powdered sugar until smooth.
9. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them generously with the strawberry cream cheese frosting. Sprinkle colored sugar on top for extra flair.
10. Serve and savor every bite of these delightful Cheesecake-filled Cream Cheese Strawberry Cupcakes!
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 23 minutes | Total Time: 38 minutes | Calories: 320 kcal | Servings: 12 servings