Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these delicious Red Velvet Cream Cheese Muffins. Their stunning red hue and luscious cream cheese swirl make them visually captivating and incredibly moist. Perfect for holiday gatherings, brunches, or simply as a sweet treat, these muffins are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. With a light crumbly topping that adds texture and taste, they’re not just muffins; they’re a delightful experience. Easy to prepare, even novice bakers can whip up this festive delight in no time. Elevate your snack game with these mouthwatering Red Velvet Cream Cheese Muffins today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (diced into cubes)
- 4 ounces brick-style cream cheese (softened; lite is okay)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons red liquid food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin pan well.
- In a medium bowl, mix sugar and flour for the crumb topping, then cut in diced butter until coarse crumbs form.
- In another bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a larger bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine egg, oil, buttermilk, cocoa powder, and red food coloring; mix well.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just moistened.
- Fold in the cream cheese mixture while retaining some visible streaks.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full and top with crumb topping.
- Bake for 17 to 19 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg