Cherry Cheesecake Filled Cupcakes

January 18, 2014

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Soft and tender cupcakes with a cherry cheesecake filling. Perfect for Valentine's Day!

Batter:
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup soft butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 tsp almond extract (optional)
1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
Filling:
8oz cream cheese, softened (I used light)
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries

Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
dash of salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp almond extract
3 cups powdered sugar
Red food coloring if desired

Beat sour cream, butter, eggs, and almond extract. Add dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar till smooth, then beat in egg yolk. Fold in cherries. Line...
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Nutritions

Calories
268

Sodium
117mg
4% DV

Fat
10g
16% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
41g
14% DV

Fiber
0.8999999999999999g
3% DV

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