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Top-down look at a round muffin with a dark cocoa streusel topping, speckled with coffee granules.

Cappuccino Muffins with Cocoa Streusel

Coffee and kefir muffins topped with cocoa streusel, baked to a tender crumb with a cappuccino flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 670 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter 56g, melted
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 83g
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar 100g, packed
  • 1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 281g
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150g
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp instant coffee granules
  • 2 large eggs room temp
  • 1 cup Lifeway Organic Plain Whole Milk Kefir 240ml, room temp
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil 120ml
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven and Prep Pan:

    Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a jumbo muffin tin with paper liners or coat lightly with nonstick spray.

  • Make Streusel Topping:

    Prepare the streusel: In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup flour (83g), 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (100g), 1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder, and 4 tbsp melted butter (56g) until crumbly. Set aside to dry while you make the batter.

  • Whisk Dry Ingredients:

    In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups flour (281g), 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g), 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp instant coffee.

  • Whisk Wet Ingredients:

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 eggs (room temp), 1 cup kefir (240ml, room temp), 1/2 cup oil (120ml), and 1 1/2 tsp vanilla.

  • Fold Wet into Dry:

    Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture gently until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.

  • Fill Muffin Cups and Top:

    Divide batter among the muffin cups, then evenly top each with streusel.

  • Bake with Temperature Change:

    Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes. Without opening the oven door, lower the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 15 more minutes (total 20–25 minutes).

  • Cool Muffins on Rack:

    Once cool enough to handle, move muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
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