Elevate Your Morning with Delightful Coffee-Infused Muffins: Perfect for Coffee Lovers Everywhere

These coffee muffins blend the invigorating aroma of coffee with the comforting texture of soft, freshly baked muffins. Infused with instant coffee, these treats not only wake up your taste buds but also fill your kitchen with the enticing smell of brewed coffee. The addition of optional walnuts adds a crunchy texture to each bite, while a simple coffee icing drizzle enhances the overall flavor, making these muffins a perfect companion to your morning or afternoon coffee break.

Why You’ll Love This

For anyone who finds joy in the rich flavor of coffee, these muffins are a dream come true. They’re not overly sweet, allowing the robust coffee taste to shine through, complemented by a moist and fluffy texture. The simple icing adds just the right amount of sweetness and a second layer of coffee flavor, elevating the overall experience. Easy to make and delightful to eat, these muffins are sure to be a hit among coffee enthusiasts and sweet tooth alike.

Perfect Occasion

These coffee-infused muffins are ideal for breakfast meetings, brunch gatherings, or as a special treat to enjoy with your daily coffee. They’re also great for packing as a snack for long days at the office or for a cozy weekend morning spent reading or relaxing at home. Serve them at a book club meeting or a casual get-together, and they’ll surely be a conversation starter.

Decoration Tips

1. Coffee Bean Topping: Garnish each muffin with a few whole coffee beans immediately after drizzling the icing for a gourmet touch.
2. Dusted Cocoa: For a hint of chocolate, lightly dust the tops with cocoa powder before serving.
3. Nutty Crunch: If using walnuts, consider toasting them before adding to the batter for enhanced flavor and texture.
4. Whipped Cream: Top each muffin with a small dollop of whipped cream flavored with coffee liqueur for an extra decadent treat.

Ingredients:

• Muffins:
  • 90g sugar
  • 6g instant coffee
  • 130g flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 65g vegetable oil
  • 100g milk
  • 1 egg
  • 45g walnuts (optional)
• Icing:
  • 30g icing sugar
  • 1 tsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp instant coffee

Instructions:

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a muffin tin with six muffin cups.
2. In a large bowl, mix together sugar, flour, baking powder, and instant coffee.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, milk, and egg until smooth.
4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir just until the mixture is combined. Fold in the walnuts if using.
5. Distribute the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. While the muffins are baking, prepare the icing by whisking together the icing sugar, milk, and instant coffee until smooth.
8. Once the muffins are done and have cooled slightly, drizzle them with the prepared coffee icing.
9. Allow the icing to set before serving.

Enjoy these aromatic and satisfying coffee muffins, perfect for any coffee lover looking to combine their passion for coffee with their love for baking!