I’ve got just what you need…a fabulous way to start the day – ESPRESSO and PUMPKIN in the same muffin!!
I love muffins because you don’t have to pull out the mixer. Just a bowl and a whisk will do. My 4 yr. old had a great time helping me make these and sprinkling on the sweet topping!
Do you ever make muffins that come out flat on top? It seems to happen to me all.the.time! And it’s a little bit frustrating! Look closely at these beauties – a lovely dome of a muffin top – these are an absolute winner. I loved the way that all of the flavors in this muffin were so balanced – nothing stood out stronger than anything else. A new fall favorite that’s for sure!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups FLOUR
- 1 1/2 teaspoons BAKING POWDER
- 1/2 teaspoon SALT
- 6 Tablespoons BUTTER
- 1 Tablespoon INSTANT ESPRESSO POWDER (or instant coffee, like Starbucks VIA)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon GROUND CINNAMON
- 1/2 teaspoon GROUND CLOVES
- 1/4 teaspoon NUTMEG (freshly ground if you can)
- 1 1/4 cup BROWN SUGAR
- 2 EGGS
- 1 cup PUMPKIN PUREE
- 1 teaspoon VANILLA EXTRACT
- 1/4 cup MILK (whatever you have on hand)
- 3 Tablespoons SUGAR IN THE RAW (or regular sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon INSTANT ESPRESSO POWDER or COFFEE
- 1/2 teaspoon GROUND CINNAMON
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Prepare a 12 count muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix together flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
- Melt butter in microwave and add espresso powder and spices, mix well. Add brown sugar and eggs, whisk to combine. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla. Whisk in half of flour mixture, then all of the milk and the remaining flour mixture.
- In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients.
- Evenly divide batter among muffin cups. Sprinkle topping mixture over muffin batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until tester toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack after removing from the oven.
Recipe Source: Baking Bites
MORE PUMPKIN & ESPRESSO GOODIES:
Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake from Kitchen Meets Girl
Pumpkin Caramel Latte Donuts from Inside BruCrew Life
Chocolate Chip Espresso Pumpkin Bread from Add a Pinch
You can find us linking up at Weekend Potluck, I’m Lovin’ It, Chic and Crafty Party and Ingredient Spotlight!
Oh my gosh do your muffins look out of this world!! I love the flavor combination!!
I adore pumpkin and coffee in one amazing baked goods!! Those muffins look absolutely perfect…great domed top:-) And thank you for the link love girl!!!
You’re welcome!!
Gorgeous pictures, Becca! And these muffins sound totally amazing!
Thanks, Hayley! They are definitely my new fave!
These look lovely! I always thought coffee didn’t affect me until I ate a candy bar the other night with espresso beans in it and then stayed up until 2 in the morning. Maybe next time I’ll be like other humans and have my caffeine in the morning! I’m loving this recipe.
These muffins look great! I love anything pumpkin but add is espresso and win/win!
Amazing! Wish I were eating one with my coffee right now!
Becca–gorgeous pictures!! I love all things pumpkin, but with the espresso powder and the cinnamon sugar topping? Oh my–yum!! And thank you for sharing my coffee cake!
Thanks, Ashley! They were amazing!
These look so delicious. These would make a perfect grab and go breakfast. Great recipe!
Delicious! I love the idea of espresso and pumpkin!
all I can think of or say is …mmmmm… 🙂
Hmmm this looks really good!
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what a great combination – I never would have thought to use espresso and pumpkin!