Description
Buttermilk Rhubarb Muffins with Sugar Crumble are soft, moist muffins bursting with tart rhubarb and topped with a buttery, crunchy crumble. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these bakery-style muffins balance tangy and sweet flavors beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crumble)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for crumble)
- 1/4 cup cold butter (for crumble)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour in buttermilk and mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped rhubarb evenly.
- Divide batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Prepare crumble by mixing sugar, flour, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle crumble topping generously over each muffin.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- If using frozen rhubarb, thaw and drain well before adding.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze muffins for up to 3 months and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg