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Red Velvet Cheesecake Muffins
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour1 1/4 cups
- cocoa powder1/4 cup
- baking soda1/2 teaspoon
- salt1/4 teaspoon
- granulated sugar3/4 cup
- vegetable oil1/3 cup
- buttermilk1/2 cup
- egg1 whole
- red food coloring1 tablespoon
- vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- cream cheese, softened4 oz
- powdered sugar2 tablespoons
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and vegetable oil until well combined. Beat in the egg, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Fill each muffin cup about one-third full with the red velvet batter. Add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture on top, then cover with more red velvet batter until the muffin cups are about three-quarters full.
- 7
Use a toothpick to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the red velvet batter slightly for a marbled effect.
- 8
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- 9
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
