Best 8 The Best Mocha Muffins Recipes

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In the realm of breakfast and dessert delicacies, few treats can rival the delightful mocha muffin. Its existence brings together the perfect blend of coffee and chocolate, creating a flavor sensation that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you prefer it as a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat, the mocha muffin stands as a testament to the culinary prowess of those who dare to merge the worlds of caffeine and cocoa. In this exploration of the perfect mocha muffin, we'll delve into various recipes, each offering a unique take on this heavenly creation. From classic to innovative, we'll provide you with all the tools you need to unlock the secrets of the ultimate mocha muffin experience. So, prepare to indulge your senses as we embark on a culinary adventure in search of the most tantalizing mocha muffin recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOCHA MUFFINS



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Indulge in a muffin that's perked with coffee and chocolate.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules or crystals
1 egg
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks or chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups (2 1/2x1 1/4 inch) with shortening, or line muffin cups with paper baking cups.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, milk, oil, coffee and egg with fork or wire whisk. Stir in flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Fold in chocolate chunks. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

MOCHA CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MUFFINS



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This recipe was shared with me by my friend, Sharon. She was given the recipe by her mother. Everyone who has tasted them will agree that they are the best muffins ever!

Provided by Shelley Ross

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup margarine
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 egg
3 ripe bananas
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules, dissolved in
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Blend butter or margarine, sugar, egg, banana, dissolved coffee, and vanilla in food processor for 2 minutes. Add flour, salt, baking powder, and soda, and blend just until flour disappears. Add chocolate chips and mix in with wooden spoon. Spoon mixture into 15 to 18 paper-lined muffin cups.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 251.6 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

CAPPUCCINO MUFFINS



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These are my favorite muffins to serve with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of cold milk. Not only are they great for breakfast, they make a tasty dessert or midnight snack. I get lots of recipe requests whenever I serve them. The espresso spread is also super on a bagel. -Janice Schulz, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 14 muffins (3/4 cup spread).

Number Of Ingredients 18

ESPRESSO SPREAD:
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
MUFFINS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the spread ingredients; cover and process until well blended. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, combine milk and coffee granules until coffee is dissolved. Add the butter, egg and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm with espresso spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MOCHA MUFFINS



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Make and share this Mocha Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 10 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons instant coffee
1 tablespoon hot tap water
1 egg
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F; in a 12-cup muffin pan, place paper liners in 10 cups and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve instant coffee in hot water.
  • In a large bowl, crack egg and whisk; stir in oil, milk, vanilla, and coffee mixture; combine well.
  • In an another small bowl, combine dry ingredients.
  • Gently fold dry ingredients into coffee mixture, just until mixed; do not overbeat.
  • Spoon batter into the 10 paper liners and decorate the top of each muffin with a few chopped almonds, if desired.
  • In the two unused muffin pans, place some water so they won't burn.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool on rack.

KILLER MOCHA MUFFINS



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Two favorite flavors in one yummy muffin! Use real butter and quality dark chocolate - Callebaut, Trader Joe's Bittersweet or Dark, Valrhona, you get the idea! I've found Starbucks Via instant coffee a great stand in for instant espresso. Team recipe for Mike and the Appliance Killers ZWT 9 Coffee Plantation Challenge

Provided by momaphet

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 33m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract or Kahlua
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunk, dark (or semisweet)
2 teaspoons instant espresso (or Starbucks Via)
2 teaspoons hot water
3/4 cup roasted macadamia nuts or 3/4 cup toasted almond, chopped medium

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt together the butter and chopped dark chocolate. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring frequently until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Dissolve espresso or coffee in hot water. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center and add eggs, buttermilk, dissolved coffee, and vanilla extract or Kahlua .
  • Stir till partially mixed, then stir in melted chocolate mixture until the batter is almost smooth then stir in the chocolate chunks and nuts if using, mixing just until everything is incorporated.
  • Spoon batter into lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake for about 16-20 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool muffins before serving at room temperature or slightly warm.

CAFE MOCHA MINI MUFFINS



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Cafe Mocha Mini Muffins are a good choice, assures Tina Sawchuk of Ardmore, Alberta. "These mini muffins freeze will, so it's always easy to keep some on hand," she says. "And they're just the right size for snacking."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/3 cup boiling water
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in water. Stir in the oats; set aside. In another bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla and oat mixture. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to oat mixture just until moistened. Stir in 1/3 cup chocolate chips., Fill foil- or paper-lined miniature muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with remaining chips. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MARVELOUS! MOCHA MUFFINS



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This is what I usually make for my family every morning since we don't have time to sit on the table and eat a complete breakfast. I just leave this on the table for them to grab as an 'on-the-go' breakfast. My lunchtime, it's all gone!

Provided by paul_ryanvper

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12-15 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 large egg
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffins cups with shortening or cooking spray, or line muffin cups with paper baking cups.
  • In a medium bowl, Mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, milk, oil, coffee and egg with fork or wire whisk. Stir in flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. Divide batter evenly among cups.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. When done, immediately move muffins from pan to cooling rack.

BEST EVER MOCHA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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These are so good. This is based on a recipe from Bryanna Clark Grogan and learning about substitutions on flours and cocoa from Chef Deborah.

Provided by Shannon Holmes

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 6-12 muffins, 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup whole wheat flour, plus
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet are usually vegan, check ingredients) or 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (semi-sweet are usually vegan, check ingredients)
3/4 cup double brewed millstone chocolate velvet coffee
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup soymilk
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup soymilk (additional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Oil 6 large or 12 small muffin cups.
  • Mix flours, cornstarch, cocoa, baking powder, salt, baking soda and dark chocolate chips together in a large bowl.
  • Place coffee, sugar, applesauce, oil, soy milk, vinegar and vanilla in a blender and blend until smooth or place in a large bowl and blend with immersion blender.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry.
  • Stir, adding more soy milk to make it a thinner batter, you don't want it to be stiff.
  • Divide evenly among muffin cups, bake in oven for 20 minutes or until the toothpick test proves true.
  • Place on cooling rack, cover with a towel and remove after 5 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Place in paper towel lined Tupperware, freeze after 1-2 days wrapped tightly in plastic.
  • Mark breaks these up and puts them in ice cream.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of chocolate used in the mocha muffin recipe directly affects the overall flavor. Opt for a rich, dark chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 60%) for the best results.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in tough, dense muffins. Gently mix the ingredients until just combined to ensure light and fluffy muffins.
  • Measure ingredients accurately: Accurate measurements are essential for successful baking. Use measuring cups and spoons that are specifically designed for dry and liquid ingredients, respectively, to ensure precise measurements.
  • Preheat the oven properly: Preheat your oven to the specified temperature before baking the muffins. This ensures that the muffins bake evenly and have a consistent texture.
  • Cool the muffins completely: Allow the muffins to cool completely before frosting or serving. This helps the muffins set properly and prevents the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

The mocha muffin is a classic coffeehouse treat that can be easily recreated at home with a few simple ingredients. By following the tips and recipe provided in this article, you can create moist, flavorful mocha muffins that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. Experiment with different types of chocolate and add-ins to create your own unique variations of this delicious muffin.

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