Mocha Muffins
Craving something sweet with your coffee? These muffins deliver a deep, rich flavor that pairs perfectly with espresso and dark coffee blends.
Ingredients
- Oil for greasing pan
- 1 cup (250 mL) flour
- ½ tsp (2 mL) baking powder
- ¼ tsp (1 mL) baking soda
- 6 oz. (175 mL) brewed coffee
- ½ cup (125 mL) butter (1 stick)
- ½ cup (125 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (250 mL) sugar
- ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
- ½ cup (125 mL) full-fat Greek yogurt
- Optional: Powdered sugar, caramel sauce, cocoa powder
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush a cupcake, brownie, or muffin pan with oil.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Add the coffee, butter, and cocoa powder to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 2–3 minutes, or until the butter melts.
- Whisk in the sugar and salt. Add the egg and whisk until fully combined. Add the vanilla and yogurt and whisk until smooth.
- Add the flour mixture and whisk until the ingredients are just combined with no lumps.
- Divide the batter evenly into the wells of the prepared pan. Lightly tap the pan on the counter to even out the batter. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully invert the pan onto a cooling rack and gently tap the bottom until the cakes release from the pan. Cool completely before adding any toppings.
Yield:
- 12 servings
Nutrients per serving:
U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 200, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugars 17 g (includes 17 g added sugar), Protein 3 g
Cook's Tips:
Try thinning out a store-bought frosting with more coffee to create a delicious glaze.