Cheesecake in a Cupcake (aka, Flavor Bomb) by angelabchua
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What is better than a cheesecake?  How about a mini cheesecake covered in strawberries?  How about a mini cheesecake covered in strawberries then baked into a chocolate cupcake?! Now we are talking!  This cupcake is the food equivalent to the Russian Doll, only this is way more awesomer.

Most of us have seen the famous "Pumpkin Pie in a Cupcake"  This cupcake was inspired from that and turns out, is pretty simple to make. Think of all the  fun combinations to make the ultimate pie in a cupcake combo. 





 
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Step 1: Ingredients

Cake:
Use your favorite cake recipe, or hell, you can even use a box cake mix. 

Cheesecake:
I posted my Instructable for Mini Cheesecake Nibblers.  These too are really simple to make and taste fantastic!

Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 8ox package of softened cream cheese
1 stick of softened butter
2-3 cups of sifted powdered sugar
splash of vanilla

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splazem says: Aug 20, 2011. 6:48 AM
Awesome!
bkr1969 says: Aug 7, 2011. 7:21 PM
Made these today. One box mix made enough for 2 doz cupcakes plus batter left for 1-2. The cheesecake filling was enough for the same 24 plus a mini cheesecake on the side. They turned out great. Great idea! Here are my pics.
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bkr1969 says: Aug 7, 2011. 7:58 AM
Theses look great. How many does this recipe make? (i.e. if I bought a box cake mix that makes x cupcakes, would it make more?) My goal is ~ 2 doz.
angelabchua (author) says: Aug 7, 2011. 8:33 AM
Hrm, I can't remember how many I made. I think one box of cake mix will yield about a dos and a half. you could buy two boxes, start with one and see how far it goes.

If you make these, post pics of your cupcakes in my comments! Id love to see.
farzadbayan says: Jul 9, 2011. 9:08 AM
Amazing!
VinceJDJ says: Jun 1, 2011. 11:04 AM
Awesome cupcakes! I'm craving these now.
angelabchua (author) says: Jun 2, 2011. 9:53 AM
Thanks!
VinceJDJ says: Jun 2, 2011. 10:40 AM
Your welcome. Where did you get the idea to do something this creative?
angelabchua (author) says: Jun 2, 2011. 11:14 AM
It all started around Thanksgiving, when a GENIUS decided to make a pumpkin pie, baked into a cupcake. Since then, I have always wanted to make something similar. You could really make any combination of goodies.
orvis says: Jun 19, 2011. 10:58 PM
That sounds like a genius. These as well look to be the delicious, delicious creation of a genius.
bwheelerlcc says: Jun 12, 2011. 5:16 AM
Awesome! I made these for my wife's Birthday, and they taste as good as they look.
rottenroses says: Jun 2, 2011. 1:06 PM
Amazing recipe!
angelabchua (author) says: Jun 2, 2011. 3:17 PM
Thanks! I love it because most of these ingredients people have at home already. And it doesnt require you to buy a $15 bottle of spice that you will only use once.
icabear3 says: Jun 2, 2011. 4:07 PM
not to sound snark y, but most spices aren't more than 6 bucks for bigger size bottle. you can get a small bottle for about a $1.50. I think your idea is very interesting, and i might just try it out :) just out of curiosity, which spice is going for $15?
peacenique says: Jun 11, 2011. 11:20 AM
Take a look at cardamom...
angelabchua (author) says: Jun 2, 2011. 9:37 PM
So $15 was an exaggeration, although yes, Saffron is a great example. But I have spent a lot of money on spice jars, only to use a teaspoon, and then have it sit in my cupboard until it expires. This is not one of those recipes.
Kaki says: Jun 2, 2011. 6:57 PM
Saffron's pretty expensive.
cconnor1 says: Jun 2, 2011. 8:42 PM
Who uses saffron on here though really? seems like an odd comment to have made...the "doesnt require you to buy a $15 bottle of spice" one I mean. Since as far as i know no one makes/has made saffron cupcakes.
emilygraceking says: Jun 4, 2011. 3:14 PM
I love saffron and use it in rice, soups, and fish dishes a lot, although never in cupcakes! Last time I purchased it, it was $12 a spice jar and the grocery store only had one brand.

I definitely appreciate recipes that do not require purchasing a super-exotic spice, and this recipe sounds AMAZING! Thanks for posting this great idea.
angelabchua (author) says: Jun 2, 2011. 9:38 PM
Actually, a lot of people use saffron (maybe not for cupcakes). http://www.instructables.com/tag/?q=saffron&sort=none

But my original point was that this is not a recipe that calls for you to buy an ingredient that you will never use again... just trying to drive home the point of how easy and convenient it is.
peacenique says: Jun 11, 2011. 11:22 AM
Oh dear... you have to watch every little word you type!
Your comment was just fine. Most (obviously not all) understood your point.

Some people just have nothing better to do with their time.
icefloe01 says: Jun 2, 2011. 7:53 PM
Yep, once for ounce, saffron is the most expensive item in any grocery store.
elecproducts says: Jun 9, 2011. 8:45 PM
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angelabchua (author) says: Jun 10, 2011. 12:22 PM
Thanks! Did you actually make a batch?!
robsimons says: Jun 7, 2011. 8:33 AM
I am thinking of using those Sara Lee Cheesecake bites... do you think it would matter if they are frozen or thawed? What about the strawberries frozen or thawed? Thanks an GREAT IDEA!
angelabchua (author) says: Jun 7, 2011. 10:41 AM
that would be an awesome shortcut. Not familiar with the cheesecake bites, but are they meant to be eaten frozen? Bc I think for the baking, it would be best to have them thawed rather than frozen.

I used canned strawberries, but thawed one should work perfect.

My only concern would be putting frozen centers into a room temp batter, and then baking. It may affect the baking times of the cake. Let me know how it turns out!
Edgar1987 says: Jun 3, 2011. 9:17 AM
hi, thank you for the recipe.. . ill try it.. thanks
angelabchua (author) says: Jun 3, 2011. 3:31 PM
Yes! And if you feel adventurous enough, get creative and post some pics!
zazenergy says: Jun 3, 2011. 2:30 PM
I'm drooling right now. AMAZING!
angelabchua (author) says: Jun 3, 2011. 3:30 PM
you would be drooling more if it were maybe a vanilla cupcake?
imbyteme says: Jun 2, 2011. 5:12 PM
I'm kinda lost here what is the mini cheesecake ? Its doesn't look like your nibbles which is what I was thinking as they look bigger . looks yummy and i don't want to mess it up
angelabchua (author) says: Jun 2, 2011. 9:39 PM
I made mini cheesecakes (http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Cheesecake-Nibblers/) that get baked into the cupcake. I used a min cupcake tin, versus the standard, to make the cheesecakes.
Little Mom on the Prairie says: Jun 2, 2011. 3:55 PM
Chupcakes? ...can I call them that? This is genius!
RocketManDave says: Jun 2, 2011. 8:51 AM
It's... CAKECEPTION
angelabchua (author) says: Jun 2, 2011. 9:53 AM
HAHAHAH! it totally is. you just blew my mind with this comment.
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RocketManDave says: Jun 2, 2011. 2:17 PM
I can't get enough of those 4pane comics :) Or Inception for that matter.
Mark Rehorst says: Jun 2, 2011. 10:21 AM
These would be really appropriate for dessert after a turducken dinner for thanksgiving or xmas!
angelabchua (author) says: Jun 2, 2011. 11:15 AM
im sensing my next "themed dinner" hahaha
msburny says: Jun 2, 2011. 7:43 AM
OMG I must make these, they look so yummy!!!
angelabchua (author) says: Jun 2, 2011. 9:53 AM
They are super easy. And trust me, everyone will love you for it. (especially your tummy)
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