Description
Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes are a delightful and airy dessert that feels like indulging in a sweet cloud. With their rich cream cheese flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cupcakes turn any occasion into a celebration. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights, they are simple to make yet impressively delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until creamy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, ensuring frothiness develops.
- In another bowl, whisk sifted flour and baking powder; gently fold into the wet mixture.
- Stir in milk and lemon zest until combined.
- Fill muffin tins with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg