3/4cupvanilla caster sugar, or super fine sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1cupmilk
2tablespoonsinstant espresso powder
1/2cupbutter
1egg
1/2cupsemi sweet chocolate chips
coffee beans
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375º F. Lightly grease 12 muffin cups or line with muffin papers
Melt butter in a small saucepan on low heat, remove from heat and cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar; set aside.
In a two cup measuring cup, add milk, egg, and coffee granules. Stir until coffee is dissolved. Pour coffee mixture onto the flour/sugar and add the melted butter.
Stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Do not over mix. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle with coffee beans.
Bake until muffins are springy to the touch, 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes in the muffin pan then place on cooling rack.
Cappuccino Topping:
6-8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon vanilla caster sugar (or super fine sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract)
½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
¼ cup chocolate chips
In the bowl of a stand mixer with a flat beater attached, combine mascarpone cheese, sugar and espresso powder. Beat until blended. Add chocolate chip and fold into topping. Spread onto muffins.