Perfect coffee break treat: coffee muffins

Coffee and cake: were two words ever more perfectly paired? These coffee muffins are the perfect accompaniment to your mid-morning cup of coffee, and make the perfect treat to take into work on a Friday or to celebrate a colleague’s birthday.

To make 6 muffins, you’ll need:

260g self raising flour
40g granulated sugar
30g soft dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 large freerange egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
120ml milk
120ml strong black coffee
120ml vegetable or sunflower oil
six-hole muffin tin, and paper muffin cases

What to do:

Preheat the over to 190 degrees Celsius.
Start by making the coffee from freshly-roasted espresso coffee beans. Set aside until completely cool.
Line the muffin tin with cases, and set aside
In a large mixing bowl, combine both the sugars, flour and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl or measuring jug, put the egg, milk, coffee, oil and vanilla. Beat together until fully combined.
Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Fold with a wooden spoon until combined.
Spoon the batter into the muffin cups until they’re about three quarters full, to give plenty of room for the muffins to rise.
Put the tray in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes until well-risen and firm to the touch. A skewer inserted into the thickest part of the muffin should come out clean with no traces of uncooked batter.
Transfer to a serving rack, and serve slightly warm with a large mug of your favourite coffee.

At the Wholesale Coffee Company we sell a great range of espresso coffee beans and lots of other varieties too, all at wholesale prices. For more information, please visit our website at www.wholesalecoffeecompany.co.uk.

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