Raspberry Cream Cheese Buns

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Grease and flour a large (1 cup capacity) 12-cup muffin tin.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
6. 6
   Stir in the vanilla.
7. 7
   Add the dry ingredients alternating with the milk.
8. 8
   Add the additional 3/4 cup flour until well combined.
9. 9
   Spoon the batter into muffin cups.
10. 10
    Spoon 3 small dollops of raspberry preserves on top of each bun.
11. 11
    Using a small knife, swirl the preserves into the batter to make a marbled effect.
12. 12
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
13. 13
    Do not over bake!