Cappuccino Muffins

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).

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2  teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder (or instant coffee)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 1 1⁄2 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.