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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

  • Author: sffatima11gmail-com
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful taste of tender Red Velvet Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins, featuring a rich cream cheese filling and a hint of cocoa in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crumb topping)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring in a separate bowl.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, combining gently until just incorporated.
  5. Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth in another bowl.
  6. Fill the muffin cups halfway with muffin batter, add a dollop of cream cheese mixture, and top with remaining batter.
  7. Swirl gently with a toothpick or small knife.
  8. Mix topping ingredients until crumbly and sprinkle over each muffin.
  9. Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin.

Notes

For an air fryer, adjust temperature to 300°F (150°C) and check for doneness in 10–15 minutes.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: red velvet muffins, cream cheese swirl muffins, dessert muffins, chocolate muffins

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