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Rhubarb Sour Cream Muffins

Rhubarb Sour Cream Muffins


  • Author: Recipe Inspire
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Rhubarb Sour Cream Muffins are soft, fluffy, and perfectly moist with a tangy burst of rhubarb in every bite. Made with sour cream for extra tenderness, they’re an easy homemade treat for breakfast, brunch, or snacking.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

For the Muffins

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped

Optional Topping

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in sour cream until smooth and creamy.
  6. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  7. Fold in chopped rhubarb gently.
  8. Fill muffin cups: Divide batter evenly into muffin tin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  9. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping over each muffin if desired.
  10. Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

These muffins are best enjoyed warm. You can also add a handful of chopped nuts or white chocolate chips for extra texture and sweetness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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