Best Cheesecake Stuffed Cupcake Recipe How To Make Cheesecake Stuffed Cupcakes

Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box

12 frozen, plain 1" cheesecake squares

1 c. unsalted butter, softened

2 1/2 c. powdered sugar

3/4 c. cocoa powder

2 tsp. vanilla extract

Pinch kosher salt

1/4 c. heavy cream, plus more if needed

Rainbow sprinkles, for decoration

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Step 2In a large bowl, prepare cupcake batter according to package directions. Fill half the muffin tin with batter, then place a piece of cheesecake in the center. Cover with more batter and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool completely. Step 3Meanwhile, make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in heavy cream (adding more by the tablespoon until consistency is creamy but can hold peaks).Step 4 Pipe cupcakes with frosting and decorate with rainbow sprinkles.