Cappuccino muffin

Cappuccino muffins are a delicious variation of the classic muffins that combine the flavor of coffee with that of milk, just like the famous Italian beverage. Here is the recipe to prepare them.

Ingredients

• 250 g of flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• A pinch of salt
• 100 g of sugar
• 1 large egg
• 240 ml of milk
• 60 ml of seed oil (or melted butter)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 1 or 2 teaspoons of instant coffee (adjust depending on the desired intensity)
• 100 g of dark chocolate, chopped (optional to add chocolate chunks)

For the cappuccino frosting (optional):

• 100 g of cream cheese (like Philadelphia)
• 50 g of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon of hot water

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 175 °C and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder.
3. In another bowl, beat the egg with the milk, oil, vanilla extract, and instant coffee until you have a homogeneous mixture.
4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until you have a smooth dough. If desired, add the chopped dark chocolate.
5. Distribute the dough in the liners, filling them about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the muffins cool before removing them from the tin.

For the cappuccino frosting:

1. Mix the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and dissolved instant coffee until smooth and homogeneous.
2. Spread the frosting on the cooled muffins.

Curiosity

The cappuccino frosting is a great way to add an extra touch of flavor and decorate your muffins, but you can choose to serve them without for a more sober and equally tasty result. These muffins are perfect for an energizing breakfast or for a sweet afternoon break.