Name: Cheesecake Stuffed Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1
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 -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Cheesecake Stuffed Cupcakes

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

2. 12 frozen, plain 1" cheesecake squares -

3. 1 c. unsalted butter, softened -

4. 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar -

5. 3/4 c. cocoa powder -

6. 2 tsp. vanilla extract -

7. Pinch kosher salt -

8. 1/4 c. heavy cream, plus more if needed -

9. Rainbow sprinkles, for decoration -

How to cook deliciously - Cheesecake Stuffed Cupcakes

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350° and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. Stage

In 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. Stage

Meanwhile, 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. Stage

Pipe cupcakes with frosting and decorate with rainbow sprinkles.