Rhubarb Muffins
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4.9
Rhubarb Muffins
Description
Rhubarb Muffins feature a batter enriched with vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, which creates a moist and flavorful base. The batter incorporates baking powder and baking soda for leavening and includes 2 cups of thinly sliced rhubarb for a tart contrast. A simple streusel topping made from flour, sugar, and butter adds a crumbly texture and mild sweetness when baked. The muffins bake at 350°F for about 23 to 25 minutes, developing a golden exterior and tender crumb inside.
The tartness of rhubarb contrasts with the sweetness of the sugar and the richness of the batter, offering a balanced flavor profile. The streusel topping adds a slight crunch that complements the soft muffin interior. Serving the muffins warm enhances their texture and flavor, with an optional spread of butter for additional richness.
For best results, the muffins can be refreshed by microwaving for 15 to 20 seconds, reviving their just-baked softness. This recipe yields 12 muffins and can be stored for future enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 1 1/2 cups milk whole
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups rhubarb thinly sliced
streusel topping
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp butter unsalted, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper muffin liners.
- Make the streusel first: combine the ingredients and rub together with your fingers until the butter is incorporated and the mixture has a dry crumbly texture. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Next, whisk in the baking powder, baking soda and salt, making sure to mix well to get it evenly incorporated.
- Whisk in the flour, and then gently fold in the chopped rhubarb.
- Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups, and sprinkle streusel evenly over the top of the muffins.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes.
- Serve warm with butter!
Notes
- Warm muffins briefly in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to refresh and soften leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 139IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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