Coconut Coffee Delight Muffins
Indulge in the rich flavors of these Coconut Coffee Delight Muffins, a perfect blend of robust coffee, sweet coconut, and crunchy walnuts. These muffins are not just delicious; they are incredibly easy to whip up, making them an ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack. Baked to golden perfection, each muffin is moist, flavorful, and sure to become a favorite among coffee lovers and coconut enthusiasts alike. Serve them warm, and they're bound to elevate your day!
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Servings
186
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
unsalted butter
1/2 cup (softened)
granulated sugar
1/2 cup
light brown sugar
1/2 cup (packed)
eggs
2
all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups
baking powder
1 tablespoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
brewed coffee
1/2 cup (strong)
milk
1/3 cup
vanilla extract
2 teaspoons
walnuts
1/2 cup (chopped)
unsweetened dried shredded coconut
3/4 cup
almond extract
1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Prepare a muffin pan by greasing and flouring 12 cups or lining them with paper liners for easy removal.
3
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until the mixture is very light and fluffy.
4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
5
In a separate small bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.
6
In another small bowl, combine the brewed strong coffee, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
7
Gradually incorporate the coffee mixture and the flour mixture into the butter mixture, alternating between the two. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
8
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and unsweetened shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
9
Spoon the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
11
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
8.4g
Fat
23.9g
Carbs
2.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Coconut Coffee Delight Muffins?
They are a moist and flavorful muffin featuring a blend of robust coffee, sweet coconut, and crunchy walnuts.
What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
How many muffins does this recipe make?
This recipe yields 12 muffins.
How should I prepare the muffin pan?
Grease and flour the 12 cups or line them with paper liners for easy removal.
What kind of butter is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter.
What is the correct way to cream the butter and sugar?
Use an electric mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is very light and fluffy.
How should eggs be added to the batter?
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
Which dry ingredients need to be sifted?
Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate small bowl.
What liquids are combined with the brewed coffee?
The brewed strong coffee is mixed with milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
How do I incorporate the flour and coffee mixtures into the butter?
Gradually incorporate them by alternating between the two, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
When are the walnuts and coconut added?
The chopped walnuts and shredded coconut should be gently folded in after the main batter is combined.
How full should I fill the muffin cups?
Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
What is the baking time for these muffins?
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes.
How do I check if the muffins are done?
Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean.
How long should muffins cool in the pan?
Allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
What are the main tags for this recipe?
Tags include muffins, coffee, coconut, quick breads, breakfast, and snacks.
How many calories are in one muffin?
Each muffin contains approximately 186 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 8.4g of fat in each muffin.
How many carbohydrates are in these muffins?
There are 23.9g of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content?
Each muffin provides 2.5g of protein.
What type of coffee should be used?
The recipe specifies 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee.
What type of coconut is required?
Use 3/4 cup of unsweetened dried shredded coconut.
How much flour is used in the recipe?
The recipe requires 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
Is brown sugar used?
Yes, 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar is used.
How much baking powder is needed?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
Is there almond extract in this recipe?
Yes, 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract is included for extra flavor.
Are these muffins suitable for brunch?
Yes, they are an ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack.
Should the walnuts be prepared in a specific way?
The 1/2 cup of walnuts should be chopped before being folded into the batter.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, the description notes these muffins are incredibly easy to whip up.
What is the best way to serve them?
They are best served warm to elevate your day.