Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red liquid food coloring
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter (cubed)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • To make the muffins, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, cocoa, food coloring, oil, and egg.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just moistened.
  • Beat together the cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup of sugar in a small bowl. Fold into the muffin batter, leaving some streaks and not overmixing.
  • Fill the muffin tins two-thirds full with batter.
  • To make the crumb topping, stir together the sugar and flour in a small bowl. Use a pastry cutter to blend in the butter until you have coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the topping over the muffins and bake for 17 to 20 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then remove to a rack to cool completely.