Description
Delightfully moist Red Velvet Cream Cheese Muffins with rich cocoa flavor and a tangy cream cheese filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together sugar, eggs, oil, buttermilk, and food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then dollop on top of the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, ensure ingredients like eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature before mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: red velvet, muffins, dessert, baking, cream cheese