Description
Moist and bakery-style Red Velvet Muffins with a soft crumb, subtle cocoa flavor, and rich red color. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix just until combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips if using.
- Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 16 to 19 minutes until the tops spring back lightly.
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender.
- Gel food coloring gives a deeper red color with less liquid.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg