Favorite Rhubarb Muffins
Bursting with tangy rhubarb and topped with a buttery cinnamon-sugar crumble, these Favorite Rhubarb Muffins are the perfect blend of sweet and tart. Made with a moist buttermilk-based batter and studded with tender rhubarb chunks, each bite delivers comforting homemade goodness. The crumb topping, featuring brown sugar and a touch of cinnamon, adds an irresistible crunch that elevates these muffins to bakery-level indulgence. Ready in just 40 minutes, these are the ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or a snack anytime. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a muffin-making newbie, this easy recipe will fast become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups rhubarb, diced
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups with nonstick spray.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5
Fold the diced rhubarb into the batter until evenly distributed.
Step 6
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, butter (softened), ground cinnamon, and flour for the crumb topping. Use a fork or your fingers to combine into a crumbly mixture.
Step 8
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over each muffin.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 10
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1137.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2861.0 |
| Total Fat 95.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 36.0g | |
| Cholesterol 308.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2511.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 471.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 250.8g | |
| Protein 44.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 180.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 588.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1414.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories