My friend has been requesting a recipe for mocha cheese muffins for quite some time. She tried many variations, but none came out just right. Never afraid to take on a challenge, I set out on a quest to develop perfection. I thought it would be a piece of cake (pardon the pun), but it proved to be a real challenge. Still, not wanting to go back on my word, I kept at it until I got it: the perfect mocha chocolate cheese muffin. Rochie, this one’s for you.
Whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Place milk and vinegar in a small bowl. Allow mixture to stand for two minutes.
Add eggs and oil. Whisk together.
Dissolve coffee granules in hot water. Add to milk mixture along with vanilla extract.
Pour liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk together until combined and smooth.
Melt the chocolate in the microwave at 15-second intervals, stirring well in between.
Place all ingredients in a small bowl.
Beat or whisk until smooth and combined.
Prepare 18 muffin liners in muffin tins.
Place one tablespoon muffin batter in each liner. Then add one teaspoon chocolate-cheese filling. Top with another tablespoon muffin batter. Sprinkle with one teaspoon crumb topping.
Bake for 22 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Photography: Hudi Greenberger
Styling: Janine Kalesis
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Do I store these in the fridge or can I keep them out?
I would suggest storing them in the fridge.
Simple to make and really good.
I'm looking for a dark muffin recipe for mm (coloring is black and white). Without the topping, what's the coloring medium brown or very dark almost black?
Cute idea! The coloring of these muffins look dark brown to me (not black), if you want a darker colored muffin you can try adding a bit more cocoa or try a recipe like this one https://www.kosher.com/recipe/berry-dutch-chocolate-cupcakes-9772/
Can I use reg cream cheese instead of whipped?
We haven’t tested it but it should work. You can also whip a block of cream cheese yourself with a mixer.
any substitute for coffe granules?
It just helps enhance the chocolate flavor but you can omit if you'd like.