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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Red Velvet Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful twist on the classic red velvet cake, featuring a moist, cocoa-infused muffin base with a luscious cream cheese swirl and a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these muffins combine vibrant red color with rich flavors and a crumbly topping for added texture.

Ingredients

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Muffins

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red liquid food coloring
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. This forms the dry base for your muffins.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, cocoa powder, red food coloring, vegetable oil, and beaten egg until smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until the mixture is just moistened. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Make Cream Cheese Swirl: In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Gently fold this mixture into the muffin batter, leaving visible streaks of cream cheese for a marbled effect.
  6. Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup roughly two-thirds full to give space for rising.
  7. Prepare Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine the remaining sugar with flour. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut in the cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This topping will add a crunchy texture.
  8. Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over each muffin. Bake in the preheated oven for 17 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve at room temperature and enjoy!

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
  • You can substitute buttermilk with milk mixed with 1 teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice.
  • For a more intense red color, adjust the amount of red food coloring as desired.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: red velvet muffins, cream cheese muffins, breakfast muffins, cocoa muffins, crumb topping muffins

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