Chocolate muffins with creamy frosting
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. These festive muffins, with their beautiful reddish interior, will be a delightful addition to your table. The ready dessert can be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Place paper liners into a muffin tin. In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
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Step 2
2. Using an electric mixer, beat sugar and butter on high speed. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add food coloring and vanilla extract, then mix until combined.
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Step 3
3. Reduce speed to low. Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with two additions of buttermilk. Mix baking soda and vinegar in a small bowl, add the mixture to the batter and beat at medium speed for 10 seconds.
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Step 4
4. Divide the dough evenly among the paper liners, filling each one up to 3/4. Bake for about 20 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan. Muffins can be stored overnight at room temperature or frozen for up to 2 months in an airtight container.
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Step 5
5. Prepare the cream cheese frosting. Beat the butter and cream cheese with a mixer at high speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to low. Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, then add the vanilla extract, and mix until smooth. The frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before using, bring it to room temperature and re-whip. Frost the muffins and serve.