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three coffee and walnut muffins lined on a rectangular plate

Coffee and Walnut Muffins

Soft and moist muffins rich in a sweet coffee flavor
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Sweet Baking
Cuisine: Western
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Cooling: 5 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 12 serves

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-raising flour
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee powdered
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole raw walnuts crushed
  • 12 pcs whole raw walnuts

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp instant coffee
  • 2 tbsp hot water
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup superfine sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 135 g unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
  • 200 ml milk room temperature
  • 2 eggs large, room temperature

Instructions

  • Preheat oven: Preheat oven to a hot 210 C (415 F).
  • Line: Line 12-Muffins pan with muffin liners, or grease the muffin pan with the butter if you don't have muffin liners.
  • Prepare the coffee: Grind one tablespoon of the instant coffee into a fine powder, and mix two tablespoons with two tablespoons of hot water. 
  • Sift and Mix: Sift the flour, cocoa powder, coffee powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the crushed walnuts, and make a well in the middle.
  • Mix wet ingredients: Mix the melted butter, coconut oil, brown sugar, and superfine sugar in a separate mixing bowl. Follow with the maple syrup, the strong coffee shot, vanilla extract, eggs, and milk, and whisk well until all is well combined.
  • Combine wet and dry: Gently pour the wet ingredients mixture into the well of the dry ingredients in the other bowl.
  • Stir: Mix all ingredients using a silicone spatula or metal spoon until just combined. DO NOT OVER-MIX.
  • Fill: Fill 2/3 of each muffin liner with the batter (around 2 - 3 scoops each).
  • Bake: Bake the muffins for 18 minutes without opening the oven door.
  • Cool: Leave the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes to cool down slightly before removing them and placing them onto the cooling rack. Allow cooling completely before serving.
  • Store: Keep the muffins in an airtight container in a cool place.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serve | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword: Coffee and Walnut Muffins