Your morning is about to get a whole lot better. I’m sharing one of my favorite treats with you today. Cappuccino muffins with an espresso cream cheese spread!
My mom began making these when I was pretty young and still didn’t understand why people enjoyed coffee. In my teens, I realized that not only did I love coffee, but these delightful muffins were fantastic with my morning cup of joe. I introduced them to my husband a few years back, and his immediate response after taking a bite was to question why I’d waited so long to make them in the first place. In other words, a completely understandable response.
After sharing a little video on my Instagram stories after baking, my inbox was instantly flooded with requests for the recipe. Well, what you ask for, you shall receive, my friends! Since originally publishing this article in the summer of 2021, I have had countless messages and texts from friends who have tried and loved these muffins. They really are such a wonderful treat!
It doesn’t get much better than these cappuccino muffins.
Okay, if we’re honest, the espresso cream cheese spread is hands down my favorite part about this recipe. I’ve thought about making it just to put on bagels or, if I’m honest, eat all by itself. It’s insanely delicious.
These muffins are perfect for brunch parties, breakfast in bed, or as a dessert – served with spiced mocha.
I’ve also made these as mini muffins, and I have to say that they were just as spectacular. If you want to test them in mini muffin tins, I suggest that you fill them to the top, and bake them for 12-15 minutes. They make an excellent midday snack this way, and they’re great for dunking in a mug of spiced mocha or paired with your favorite espresso.
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Cappuccino Muffins With Espresso Cream Cheese Spread
Ingredients
Muffin Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp instant coffee powder (unbrewed)
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Spread Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder (unbrewed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
For the muffins
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl
- In another bowl, whisk milk and instant coffee until powder is dissolved
- Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract into the milk/coffee mixture
- Stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture
- Fold in chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Grease or line your muffin pan and fill each cup 3/4 of the way with muffin mixture
- Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until they've passed the toothpick test
For the cream cheese spread
- In a food processor, blend all the spread ingredients (You can also combine these by hand or use a hand/stand-mixer, but the food processor tends to give it a creamier quality)
- Chill in the fridge until ready to serve
- Spread onto warm muffins and enjoy!
Will you be making these totally drool-worthy cappuccino muffins?
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Rach says
This sounds like the perfect morning muffin! YUM!! Love that it is has espresso cream. I bet it pairs so well with black coffee!
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Stephanie Whitman says
It pairs well with just about anything! I snack on these delicious muffins when drinking coffee, spiced mocha, or just about anything else!
Lizzie says
Oooo These look so good! The espresso cream cheese is so unique! I might have to try to do a dairy-free/egg-free version!
Lizzie
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Stephanie Whitman says
I haven’t tested any gluten/dairy-free or vegan versions of this, but if you give it a try, let me know how it turns out!
Tanvi Rastogi says
I just love the sound of it – would be perfect for a mid morning snack. Will definitely give it a try.
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Stephanie Whitman says
Exactly! That’s when I typically sit down to indulge in at least my second cup of coffee, and this pairs wonderfully with it!
Rachel says
YESSSSS!!! FINALLY!!!! I’ve been waiting for you to post this recipe since you shared it on Instagram! These muffins look absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to whip a batch up for Chris and I this weekend!
Rachel
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Stephanie Whitman says
HAHA this comment literally just made my day! Thank you for being the best hype woman! You’re the best. And I can’t wait to hear what you think of them once you’ve made them 🙂
Anika says
I’m not a coffee fan but my best friend is absolutely obsessed with coffee AND baking, this is the perfect recipe for her! Thanks for sharing, I’m totally sending this to her 🙂
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Stephanie Whitman says
Awww, well you’re too kind for passing it along to your friend! I hope she enjoys them as much as I do!
Lee says
Oh my gosh these look AMAZING. I need to try making these gluten free!
Stephanie Whitman says
I’m sure there’s a way to sub out the regular flour for almond or coconut flour. In fact, almond flour would probably add a delicious nuttiness! Let me know if you end up trying them out. I’d love to know what you think.
Machelle (Small Town Scrap) says
These look delicious! I have never found a way to drink coffee, but love coffee flavored everything else. 🙂 I just printed the recipe & hope to try them this weekend. Thank you!
Stephanie Whitman says
Well, then this is the perfect recipe for you. A great way to enjoy that coffee flavor without having to drink the beverage itself. I hope you enjoy them if you try them out. Make sure to let me know your thoughts!
Kelly Bolen says
These look amazing! I am not usually a fan of anything coffee, but this will be a must try as my husband loves coffee!!!!!
Stephanie Whitman says
The first time I made these for my husband, his response was, “WHY have you never made these before?” Haha! He then proceeded to request them on a weekly basis. They’re definitely hubby-approved 😉
Myrka says
These look delicious! I have never heard of such a thing! I might want to try the espresso spread on a bagel though! The pictures are awesome as well!
Stephanie Whitman says
They’re definitely not your “typical” muffin, and I love that. For someone who enjoys coffee as much as I do, they’re perfect. But YES – the cream cheese spread is good even just eaten with a spoon haha!
Jasmine Vargas says
Pinning! These look so delicious.
Sarah Lindner says
These sound so good. Mind blown by the espresso cream cheese! xoxo, Sarah
Stephanie Whitman says
It’s pretty dang delicious, I’ll admit. I used to sneak spoonfuls of it as a kid – and now as an adult… I don’t have to sneak anymore 😉
Jamaria Johnson says
Oh my goodness this sounds SO delicious! I need to be laying off the muffins and cupcakes but I definitely want to try this!
Stephanie Whitman says
They’re absolutely incredible! And there’s nothing wrong with treating yourself once in a while. Next time you’re looking for a yummy treat, this will be perfect!
Chloé Arnold says
Oh my goodness I just died and went to heaven! Making these tomorrow! These look AMAZING!
Rebecca says
I am usually useless when it comes to baking but these sound so delicious i just might have to try!
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Ashley Hargrove says
OMG, these sound so freaking good! I definitely need to make these even though my husband hates sweets… so I’ll have to eat them all. haha
Greta says
I’m a huge coffee lover so this recipe is calling my name! This recipe sounds so yummy!
Deborah says
AHH OMG I saw these on your Instagram stories and was dying for the recipe! I’m totally making some tonight! Thanks fo rsharing!
Melissa says
This looks amazing! And that the cream cheese spread? Makes the whole experience of eating muffins so much better!
Zakia says
I can’t wait to try these! My boyfriend is totally in to learning new recipes and when I told him about these muffins I thought his little heart would burst with joy lol. Thanks for sharing.
Adaleta Avdic says
This is such a game changer, for the morning time. I love an espresso or coffee inspired dessert since I’m usually not a sweets person but this is right up my alley!
Laura Leigh says
Oh my goodness these look so yummy! I so wish I liked coffee/espresso so I would like them!!! But keep the recipes coming – your food photography is amazing gal and I bet you have other goodies up your sleeve!
xo Laura Leigh
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Jessica says
Oh my gosh these sound incredible! I’m going to have to try making a dairy-free version of the muffins. I can’t believe I’ve never had a coffee-flavored muffin
Madison says
My mouth started watering as soon as I read the title! These muffins look incredible- I’m gonna have to make them soon!
Lisa says
This is such a good idea and sounds delish! May have to bake these for my husband.
Kait says
Yessss! I am so glad you posted this recipe. After you mentioned it on Twitter, I have been trying to figure out ways to make my own recipe, but this is so much easier. The espresso cream cheese sounds absolutely perfect as well. These are definitely going in a muffin basket for my next brunch spread!
Lily says
Stop it! These look absolutely delicious! If I wasn’t on a low-carb diet…I would be making these ASAP! I’ll have to see if I can substitute flour for almond flour…along with a few other things.
Molly says
Well, these sound amazing and I must try them ASAP. I feel like these would be the perfect muffins to bake on a rainy day for some reason. Yum!
Priyanka says
I got an oven last week and collecting oven recipes from then. My son and I love muffins and your recipe is a must try for us. I believe we’re gonna love this.
Emely says
Wow! This looks incredible. Definitely going to recreate them.
Marlene says
These look so good!! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Gina Abernathy says
These look amazing! Muffins are the perfect little bites of goodness.
Kristina says
Yum!! These sound so good- I’m more of a muffin-from-the-box type girl but these sounds delicious!
Kelsey says
I don’t bake that often but omg these sound so good! Will have to make when the weather cools! Xx, Kelsey
Amanda says
You had me at espresso cream cheese spread– um, yum! I totally want to try making these muffins, they look delicious!
Lynn says
OMG STEPHANIE!! This recipe looks incredible and I am drooling reading this recipe at 9 pm. I almost want to whip this up right now haha I’m pinning for later! YUM xx
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Lovely says
This sounds and looks super yum! I’m trying this for sure!
xoxo
Lovely
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Caroline says
These sound amazing! I’m definitely adding it to my baking list 🙂 xx
KIRSTIE HOFFELE says
These look amazing! Can I just use instant coffee in the spread or does it have to be espresso?
Stephanie Whitman says
It can absolutely be instant coffee. I just personally like the flavor of instant espresso, but either works! You can even use instant decaf coffee if that’s what you prefer 🙂
Sydney says
These look SO delicious! I wonder if they’d be able to be as yummy with a gluten free flour base. I want to try and find out now! Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe!
xoxo,
Sydney
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