Description
These Chocolate and Espresso Babka Muffins combine the rich, buttery flavors of traditional babka with the convenience of a muffin. Filled with decadent chocolate and a hint of espresso, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat with your afternoon coffee.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for the chocolate swirl filling)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for the swirl filling)
- 1 tbsp milk (for the swirl filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, espresso, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, brown sugar, butter, flour, and milk to form a smooth chocolate paste for the swirl filling.
- Spoon a small amount of the muffin batter into each muffin cup, filling them about one-third full.
- Place a teaspoon of the chocolate filling in the center of each muffin, then cover the chocolate with more muffin batter until the cups are about 2/3 full. Swirl the chocolate filling into the batter using a toothpick or skewer to create a marble effect.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (or with a few moist crumbs). Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Notes
- If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, increase the amount of brewed espresso or add instant coffee granules to the batter.
- You can substitute the semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate or milk chocolate for a different flavor.
- For extra richness, you can sprinkle a little coarse sugar on top of the muffins before baking for a crunchy, sweet topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg