Description
These delightful muffins combine rich red velvet chocolate with a surprise cream cheese filling, perfect for brunch or as an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup crumb topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combinedโbe careful not to overmix!
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Fill each muffin cup about halfway with the red velvet batter. Add a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center, then cover with more batter until the cups are about three-quarters full.
- Add crumb topping on each muffin for a crunchy finish, if desired.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool slightly before enjoying!
Notes
Serve warmed with a dusting of powdered sugar. Pair with coffee or tea for an afternoon delight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg