Ingredients
For the Cupcake Batter:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temp)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 200g cream cheese (room temp)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
For the Fruit Layer:
- ½ cup Sunny Strawberry Fruit Spread
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Toppings:
- Fresh strawberries, halved
- Chocolate bunny toppers (store-bought or homemade)
Instruction
- Preheat & Prep:
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Make Cheesecake Filling:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare Cupcake Batter:
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Alternate adding flour mix and milk until combined.
- Assemble Cupcakes:
Spoon about 1 tbsp cupcake batter into each liner. Add 1 tsp Sunny Strawberry Fruit Spread. Top with 1 tbsp cheesecake filling, then cover with more cupcake batter until about ¾ full.
- Bake:
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until tops are golden and springy. Cool completely.
- Whip the Frosting:
Beat cold heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Decorate:
Pipe frosting on top. Garnish with halved strawberries and a chocolate bunny.
- Chill (Optional):
For a firmer center, chill cupcakes for 1–2 hours before serving.
Tip:
Warm the fruit spread slightly before spooning it into the batter for a smoother layer.
