Cappuccino Muffins
These Cappuccino Muffins are soft, coffee-flavored muffins made with espresso powder and chocolate chips, finished with a creamy mascarpone cappuccino topping—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break.
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Servings: 0
Ingredients
Muffins
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- ¾ cup vanilla caster sugar or superfine sugar plus 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- ½ cup butter
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Coffee beans for garnish (optional)
Cappuccino Topping
- 6 –8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 tablespoon vanilla caster sugar or superfine sugar plus ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a small saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour and sugar. Set aside.
- In a separate measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and instant espresso powder until the espresso is fully dissolved. Pour the coffee mixture over the dry ingredients, then add the melted butter.
- Stir the batter gently until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, taking care not to overmix. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. If desired, sprinkle the tops with coffee beans.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly golden and spring back when touched. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To Prepare the Cappuccino Topping
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a flat beater, combine the mascarpone cheese, sugar, and instant espresso powder. Beat until smooth and well blended. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Once the muffins have cooled, spread the cappuccino topping evenly over each muffin.
Notes
To make these Cappuccino Muffins gluten free, substitute the self-raising flour with a certified gluten-free self-raising flour blend or a gluten-free all-purpose flour plus appropriate gluten-free leavening. Ensure the espresso powder, chocolate chips, and mascarpone cheese are labeled gluten free. No other adjustments are required.