Cappuccino Muffins

evelyn/athens's Note:

Coffee is easily one of my favourite 'flavours' (as well as one of my favorite beverages). This is an awesome, coffee-flavoured muffin to enjoy with the second cup of the morning (the first one is always enjoyed on its own).

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder (or instant coffee)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup butter , melted and cooled
• 1 egg , slightly beaten
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F
2. Line muffin tins with papers or grease well.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, espresso or instant coffee, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Set aside.
5. In a medium bowl, mix milk, butter, egg, and vanilla until combined.
6. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture only until combined.
7. Do not over mix.
8. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
9. Bake 15 to 20 minutes for standard muffins, 10 to 12 minutes for mini-muffins.
10. Cappuccino muffins freeze well.

Reviews

[Laureen in B.C.]

Sorry, I took these to work and they rated them.

[Mgnbos]

I made this for Christmas morning and couldn't resist trying one as soon as they came out of the oven! Like the other reviewers below I added 2 tablespoons of espresso powder (and, on request, mini chocolate chips). A definate keeper - will become part of the standard bruch rotation.

[Boomette]

They don't taste a lot coffee. Even if I used 3 big teaspoon of espresso powder. Next time, I'll try like Redsie with 2 tablespoon. Mine were not as dark as her muffins. But I didn't add chocolate chips. The texture is very good. I like it. Thanks Evelyn :) Made for 123 hit wonders.