Cream Soda Monster Cake Muffins (Print View)
Fusion muffins with soda flavor, playful monster frosting, ideal for kids’ parties or a joyful morning treat.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1 cup cream soda, room temperature
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk
10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins & Decoration
11 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or rainbow sprinkles
12 - 1 cup vanilla or funfetti frosting
13 - Food coloring, assorted colors
14 - Candy eyeballs
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted unsalted butter, cream soda, whole milk, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
04 - Gradually pour wet mixture into dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in mini chocolate chips or rainbow sprinkles if desired.
06 - Evenly distribute batter among muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
08 - Transfer muffins to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before decorating.
09 - Divide frosting into several bowls and tint with assorted food colorings. Frost cooled muffins and use candy eyeballs to assemble monster faces. Allow creative decoration.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Brings together cake, pancake, and muffin flavors in one easy treat
- Bright monster decorations make them irresistible for kids parties or breakfast
02 -
- Use plant-based butter and milk for a dairy-free version
- Swap cream soda for root beer or lemon-lime soda for an easy flavor switch
03 -
- Do not overmix muffin batter for light fluffy texture
- Decorate each monster muffin differently for a fun group activity