Cream Soda Monster Muffins (Printer-friendly)

Soft, fluffy muffins fused with cream soda, colorful toppings, and playful monster faces—ideal for breakfast or parties.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, optional
12 - 1 cup vanilla or funfetti frosting
13 - Food coloring such as green, blue, or purple
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 bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, cream soda, milk, and vanilla extract until evenly blended.
04 - Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
05 - Fold in mini chocolate chips or rainbow sprinkles, if using.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
07 - Bake muffins for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
08 - Transfer muffins to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.
09 - Divide frosting between bowls and tint with assorted food colorings. Frost cooled muffins and add candy eyeballs to create monster faces using your preferred decorative technique.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun, colorful decorating brings smiles to the breakfast table
  • Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
02 -
  • Contains wheat, eggs, and dairy; check mix-ins for allergens
  • Store decorated muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days
03 -
  • Use room temperature cream soda for best rise and texture
  • Tint frosting just before decorating to keep colors bright
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