Red Velvet Muffins
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Red Velvet Muffins
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Cream cheese is the secret ingredient that makes these Red Velvet Muffins extra moist and tender. This is the perfect breakfast for red velvet lovers!
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Ingredients
Muffins:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar divided
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil or another neutral cooking oil
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring*
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
Topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter cut into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line 18 muffin tins with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, 1 cup of the sugar, the baking powder, and the salt.
- In another bowl, mix together the oil, buttermilk, cocoa, eggs, and food coloring.
- Combine the wet ingredients and the dry ingredients together just until moistened.
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar together. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the muffin batter, being careful to not overmix.
- Divide the batter between the prepared muffin tins.
- In another bowl, mix together the 1/2 cup of sugar and the 1/4 cup of flour. Add the butter and cut in using a pastry cutter or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the muffins.
- Bake the muffins in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 17-20 minutes.
Notes
- *I use liquid food coloring because that is what I keep on hand, but you can also use gel food coloring. If you use gel, you will need a lot less. I would start with several drops and add until you have the color that you want.
- This is slightly adapted from the recipe that I originally published here in 2013 (and in my cookbook). The only changes are that I made 18 muffins instead of 24 and cut the streusel topping in half.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1muffin
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
305mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1muffin | |
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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