Red Velvet Muffins

Name: Red Velvet Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Deep South,
Ingredients: 4 oz (1/2 package) cream cheese softened; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar divided; 1 1/2 tsps McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract divided; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 egg; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 tbsp McCormick® Red Food Color; 1 tbsp confectioners’ sugar

Learn how to make muffins with this easy red velvet muffin recipe — full of red chocolate flavor with cream cheese frosting in every bite. These red velvet muffins are perfect for Valentine's Day, the holidays, or any occasion. McCormick® Red Food Color gives these... Read More Read Less

15m

PREP TIME

18m

COOK TIME

265

CALORIES

13

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 12 (1 muffin)

Ingredients

4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract, divided
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon McCormick® Red Food Color
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla in small bowl until well blended and smooth. Set aside.
2 Mix flour, remaining 1 cup granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Set aside. Beat egg in medium bowl. Stir in buttermilk, oil, food color and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
3 Divide batter evenly among into 12 paper-lined muffin cups. Place 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture in center of each muffin.
4 Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.