Cheesecake Stuffed Cupcakes

Name: Cheesecake Stuffed Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
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

By Rian HandlerPublished: Oct 3, 2017

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

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Ingredients

1
box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
12
frozen, plain 1" cheesecake squares
1 cup
unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups
powdered sugar
3/4 cup
cocoa powder
2 tsp.
vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
1/4 cup
heavy cream, plus more if needed
Rainbow sprinkles, for decoration

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. Step 4 Pipe cupcakes with frosting and decorate with rainbow sprinkles.