Description
Red velvet cream cheese muffins blend luxurious cocoa richness with tangy cream cheese swirls, creating a dessert masterpiece. Bakers seeking indulgent morning treats or elegant party snacks will savor these delightful crimson-hued delicacies that promise pure culinary satisfaction.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) flour
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
Cream Cheese Topping:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy and pale. Incorporate eggs and vanilla, blending smoothly. Mix in buttermilk and red food coloring until uniform.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing.
- Fill each muffin liner approximately halfway with the vibrant red batter.
- Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until silky and consistent. Carefully dollop a generous spoonful of cream cheese mixture into the center of each partially filled muffin liner.
- Place muffin tin in preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge clean without wet batter.
- Remove from oven and allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect vibrant red color by using gel food coloring, which provides more intense pigmentation without watering down the batter.
- Prevent cream cheese from sinking by chilling the filling for 15 minutes before adding it to the muffin centers, ensuring a clean and stable placement.
- Ensure tender muffins by avoiding overmixing the batter, which can develop gluten and create a tough texture.
- Accommodate dairy-free diets by substituting butter with coconut oil and using dairy-free cream cheese alternatives for a similar rich and creamy result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg