RUSTIC RED VELVET CUPCAKES

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Moist Red Velvet cake with a dollop of rich cream cheese in center -- no frosting needed. Not too sweet and easy to make.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

Filling:
2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla
1 tsp. lemon juice
Batter:
1 box Signature Red Velvet Cake Mix
1¼ cups water
⠓ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
Optional Garnish:
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cups in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • Make Filling - Place cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla and lemon juice in medium bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • Make Batter - Prepare cake mix as described on box using the water, oil and eggs. Fill each muffin cup about ⠔ full with batter. Drop about 2 tbsp. of filling in center of batter.
  • Bake in center of oven 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Place on wire rack; cool completely.
  • Store covered in refrigerator.
  • Garnish with powdered sugar, if desired.
  • Tips:
  • Try using a scoop to portion batter and filling more easily.

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