Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS:

For the Cupcakes:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon red food coloring

For the Cheesecake Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
½ cup diced fresh strawberries

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish:
Fresh strawberry slices
Red velvet cake crumbs (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Prepare the Cupcake Batter:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.

In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring.

Gradually mix wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth …