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Stack of three cappuccino chocolate chip muffins in paper liners on a red-checked cloth.
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5 from 3 votes

Cappuccino Muffins Recipe

Cappuccino Muffins are the perfect dreamy blend of espresso and chocolate. They're a cake-like breakfast muffin -- a perfect way to start the day!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cooling TIme15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: desserts for breakfast, great for brunch
Servings: 18
Calories: 255kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • cup half and half
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven and prepare the muffin pan. Preheat the oven to 375°F and move a rack towards the top third. Prepare muffin pans with 18 muffin liners/paper cups.
  • Make the batter. Combine the softened butter with ¾ cup of the sugar, 2½ tablespoons of the espresso powder and salt in a large bowl. Mix until smooth. In a small dish, whisk the whole egg and egg yolk and then add it the batter with the half and half and vanilla. Mix to blend.
    Add the flour, baking powder and mini chocolate chips. Mix just until you no longer see dry spots.
  • Make the topping and assemble. Fill the 18 muffin cups about ¾ the way up. (They will not be smooth and this is okay, as they will even out in the oven. Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar with the remaining ½ teaspoon of espresso powder and sprinkle a bit on each muffin.
  • Bake, cool and serve. Bake in the preheated 375°F oven until they begin to crack on top, about 30 minutes. Let them cool in the muffin tins for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Calorie count is only an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal