Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 Tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red liquid food coloring
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg (slightly beaten)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into cubes)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 12 muffin tin with paper liners or spray with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Whisk in the buttermilk, cocoa, food coloring, oil, and egg in a separate bowl. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just moistened.
  • Beat the cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Fold the cream cheese into the muffin batter. Do not overmix. Make sure that you can stills see the cream cheese swirled throughout. Fill the muffin tins two thirds full with the batter.