Cappuccino Muffins

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

Ingredients

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

For the cappuccino frosting (optional):

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

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 175 °C and line 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, whisk 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 batter. If desired, add the chopped dark chocolate.
5. Divide the batter among the liners, filling them about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in 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 the dissolved instant coffee until smooth and homogeneous.
2. Spread the frosting on the cooled muffins.

Fun Fact

The cappuccino frosting is a great way to add an extra touch of flavor and decorate your muffins, but you can also choose to serve them plain for a more understated yet equally delicious result. These muffins are perfect for an energizing breakfast or a sweet afternoon treat.