Frosted Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe

Name: Frosted Coffee Cake Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs separated; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3 tablespoons instant coffee; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup walnuts chopped; frosting; 1 cup confectioners sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon oil; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder

Servings: persons

1 cup butter softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs separated
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons instant coffee
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup walnuts chopped
frosting
1 cup confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon cocoa powder

1
Preheat the oven to 180 Celsius.
2
Dissolve the coffee in the milk and add the vanilla.
3
Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
4
Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg yolks and beat to incorporate.
5
Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk mixture. Mix well and then stir in the walnuts.
6
Beat the egg whites until peaks are formed. Stir a third of the whites into the batter. Gently fold the rest of the whites into the batter, mixing carefully.
7
Pour the batter into muffin tins. Bake for 15 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
8
Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from tin. Cool completely.
9
Make the frosting by mixing the sugar and water together. Add the cocoa powder and mix. Add the oil and mix well.
10
Spread the muffins with the frosting. Serve.

1291

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs separated, 2 1/2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Frosted Coffee Cake Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Frosted Coffee Cake Muffins

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Variations & substitutions

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