Rhubarb Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

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🍓 Rhubarb Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

✅ Makes: 12 standard muffins

⏱ Total Time: 40–45 minutes

(15 min prep, 25–30 min bake)

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar

• 2½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 large egg

• ¾ cup (180 ml) buttermilk (or ¾ cup milk + 1 tsp lemon juice, rested 5 min)

• ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)

• 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1½ cups (150 g) diced fresh rhubarb (½-inch pieces)

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• (Optional: 1 tbsp melted butter for brushing tops before sprinkling sugar)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Oven and Pan

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk together:

  • 2 cups flour

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 2½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

• In a separate medium bowl, whisk:

  • 1 egg

  • ¾ cup buttermilk

  • ⅓ cup oil

  • 1½ tsp vanilla

4. Combine Wet & Dry

• Pour wet ingredients into the dry.

• Stir gently just until combined (do not overmix).

• Fold in the diced rhubarb.

5. Fill Muffin Cups

• Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups (about ¾ full).

6. Cinnamon Sugar Topping

• Mix 2 tbsp sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon in a small bowl.

• (Optional: Brush muffin tops lightly with melted butter for extra crunch.)

• Sprinkle cinnamon sugar generously over each muffin.

7. Bake

• Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops are golden.

8. Cool

• Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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🍽 Tips & Variations

• Frozen Rhubarb? Thaw and drain before using.

• Add-ins: A handful of chopped nuts or white chocolate chips pairs well.

• Streusel topping alternative: Mix 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp flour, and ¼ tsp cinnamon until crumbly.

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