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Red Velvet Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

Delightful Red Velvet Muffins with a luscious cream cheese filling that brightens any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid over-mixing!
  5. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  6. Fill the muffin tin with half of the red velvet batter, then add a spoonful of the cream cheese filling to each muffin cup, followed by another layer of batter on top.
Baking
  1. Place in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Let your muffins cool before serving, and enjoy the fabulous experience of homemade goodness!

Notes

Ensure you use fresh ingredients for the best results. Substitute part of the vegetable oil with applesauce to lighten them up.