Description
These Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful treat that combines a moist, tender muffin with a luscious cream cheese filling. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
For the muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cream cheese filling:
- 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin pan with liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Make cream cheese filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble muffins: Layer muffin batter, cream cheese filling, and more batter in muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cool: Allow muffins to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a fruity twist, add jam or berries on top of the cream cheese.
- Store muffins in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.