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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Muffin

These red velvet cream cheese muffins come together quickly - no mixer needed! The crumb topping is divine and totally makes these muffins extra special. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 277 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Muffins:
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup 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
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
Crumb Topping:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter cubed

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. To make the muffins, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, cocoa, food coloring, oil, and egg.
  4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just moistened.
  5. Beat together the cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup of sugar in a small bowl. Fold into the muffin batter, leaving some streaks and not overmixing.
  6. Fill the muffin tins two-thirds full with batter.
  7. To make the crumb topping, stir together the sugar and flour in a small bowl. Use a pastry cutter to blend in the butter until you have coarse crumbs.
  8. Sprinkle the topping over the muffins and bake for 17 to 20 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then remove to a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information

Calories 277kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 158mg (7%) Potassium 121mg (3%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 277

% Daily Value*

Calories 277kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 158mg 7%
Potassium 121mg 3%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 220IU 4%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.