Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Cake Base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Topping (Optional but Recommended):
- ½ cup red velvet cake crumbs
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Melted white chocolate for drizzle
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Red Velvet Cake Base
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix egg, vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each mini muffin cup.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops are just set (they will bake more with the cheesecake filling).
Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract, egg, sour cream, and cornstarch, and mix until fully combined.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cheesecake filling on top of each red velvet base.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and slightly firm.
Step 3: Cool & Garnish
- Let the cheesecake bites cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving (this helps the cheesecake set properly).
- Sprinkle with red velvet cake crumbs or drizzle with melted white chocolate for extra decadence.
Notes
Tips for the Best Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients – Softened cream cheese blends better and creates a smooth filling.
- Do Not Overmix the Batter – Overmixing can make the cake dense instead of fluffy.
- Let Them Chill Fully – The flavors develop and the texture improves after chilling.
- Use Gel Food Coloring – It gives a deeper, more vibrant red color without adding excess liquid.
- Make Extra Crumbs for Topping – Crumble a little extra red velvet cake to coat the tops.