Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Red Velvet Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect balance of soft texture and creamy swirl. These vibrant muffins capture the essence of celebration, making them an ideal treat for everything from holiday gatherings to cozy breakfasts at home. With their rich cocoa flavor and luscious cream cheese filling, each bite is a joyous blend of sweetness and charm that will surely impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons red liquid food coloring
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- For Crumb Topping: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (diced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a non-stick muffin pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together crumb topping ingredients until crumbly; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry muffin ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients: egg, oil, buttermilk, cocoa powder, and food coloring.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until just moistened; gently fold in cream cheese mixture.
- Fill muffin pan with batter and top with crumb mixture.
- Bake for 17 to 19 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (72g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg