Description
Warm cinnamon doughnut muffins blend bakery comfort with homemade charm, creating a delightful treat that melts in your mouth. Rich spices and tender crumb invite you to savor each delectable bite of this irresistible breakfast classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups plain flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Coating:
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 180°C (350°F) and thoroughly coating a 12-cup muffin pan with a light layer of vegetable oil or spray.
- Create a dry ingredient blend by whisking together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a compact mixing vessel.
- Craft a smooth wet mixture by vigorously beating sugar and egg until the color transforms to a pale, airy consistency.
- Introduce oil, milk, and vanilla essence to the sugar-egg blend, stirring until the liquid components integrate seamlessly.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using minimal strokes to prevent overworking the batter, ensuring a tender texture.
- Distribute the batter evenly across the prepared muffin pan, filling each cavity approximately two-thirds full.
- Transfer the muffin pan to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, monitoring until a thin skewer emerges clean when inserted into the center of a muffin.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, extract the muffins while piping hot and quickly enrobe the tops with a decadent cinnamon-sugar coating.
- For enhanced flavor complexity, lightly brush each muffin with melted butter before rolling in the aromatic spice mixture.
- Allow the freshly coated muffins to rest and cool completely on a wire rack, permitting the cinnamon-sugar exterior to set delicately.
Notes
- Prevent tough muffins by mixing the batter gently and only until ingredients are combined, which keeps the texture light and tender.
- Swap regular milk with dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk for those with lactose intolerance or following a vegan diet.
- Use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour blend to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising the delicious cinnamon flavor.
- For a healthier version, reduce sugar content and substitute some oil with unsweetened applesauce to lower calories while maintaining moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 74 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg