WATCH: How to Make Cheese Cupcakes

Cheese cupcakes are a Filipino childhood favorite that mixes sweet and salty flavors in one delightful snack.

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter, cubed

1/3 cup sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup condensed milk

1 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided

1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2 Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir well; set aside.

3 In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar together on medium speed.Mix until batter is pale yellow, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and condensed milk; mix.

4 Bring mixer speed to low then add the flour mixture gradually. Add 3/4 cup grated cheese and mix until well-combined.

5 Scoop batter onto prepared muffin tin and top each cupcake with 1 to 2 teaspoons grated cheese.

6 Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.