Description
Delightfully soft and fluffy Red Velvet Cream Cheese Muffins, perfect for any occasion with a rich flavor and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tray with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and vegetable oil. Add the eggs, buttermilk, and red food coloring, stirring until combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Fill each muffin liner about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- To make the frosting, whip together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the muffins are cool, frost them generously and top with optional cocoa powder or chocolate chips.
Notes
For a lighter frosting, consider using Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese. Allow muffins to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: muffins, red velvet, cream cheese, dessert, baking