Sweet muffins with cream filling (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Muffin Batter
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
→ Streusel Topping
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup butter, softened
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners - this is essential to prevent the muffins from sticking!
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth and fully incorporated.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just moistened - be careful not to overmix or your muffins will be tough!
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In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Fold half of the cream cheese mixture into the muffin batter with a few gentle strokes to create a marbled effect.
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Spoon the batter into the lined muffin cups, filling each about 1/2 to 2/3 full.
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Add a tablespoon of the remaining cream cheese mixture to the top of each muffin. Using the back of a spoon, gently press the cream cheese mixture into each muffin.
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For the topping, mix the flour, sugar, and softened butter together with your fingertips until crumbly.
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Sprinkle the streusel generously over each muffin, covering the cream cheese completely.
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Bake for 24-30 minutes until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake part comes out clean.
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Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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These muffins combine a tender cake base with pockets of sweet cream cheese and a crunchy streusel topping for an irresistible breakfast treat.
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Always use paper liners when making these muffins - the streusel topping will stick to the pan otherwise and make removal difficult.
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For perfectly uniform muffins, consider using a muffin scoop to portion the batter evenly.