Red Velvet muffin recipe

Ingredients

• ​1/2 package cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided

• 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 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 red food color

• 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

Method

• 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.

• 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.

• Divide batter evenly among into 12 paper-lined muffin cups.

• 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.