Swirl Muffins with Nutella or Marmalade Fillings Recipe
Delightful Swirl Muffins featuring a moist and tender crumb with a luscious filling of Nutella or marmalade swirled into each muffin. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these muffins combine the richness of butter and eggs with the aromatic essence of vanilla, creating a versatile treat that can be customized with your favorite fillings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 270 g All-purpose flour (1¾ cups)
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 pinch Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 165 g Sugar (¾ cup)
- 50 ml Sunflower oil (¼ cup) or canola oil
- 113 g Unsalted butter (4 oz), room temperature
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Filling
- 250 ml Nutella or marmalade (1 cup)
Instructions
- Line muffin tins. Place cupcake liners into the muffin tins to prevent sticking and ease of removal after baking.
- Preheat oven. Heat your oven to 220°C (425°F) to ensure it is hot enough for the initial baking phase.
- Whisk wet ingredients. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the room temperature butter, sunflower oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs. Incorporate eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition to ensure proper emulsification and incorporation.
- Combine dry ingredients. Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently to blend all ingredients without overmixing, which helps keep the muffins soft and tender.
- Fill muffin tins. Spoon the batter into the lined muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full to allow for rising.
- Add filling. Place about one tablespoon of Nutella or marmalade in the center of each muffin batter mound.
- Swirl filling. Using a bamboo skewer, gently swirl the filling into the batter in a circular motion for a marbled effect.
- Bake muffins. Bake the muffins at 220°C (425°F) for 5 minutes to set the tops and then reduce the oven temperature to 175°C (350°F). Continue baking for 15-18 minutes until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Test for doneness. Check with a bamboo skewer or toothpick to confirm the muffins are fully baked.
- Cool muffins. Remove the muffins from the oven and liners, then allow them to cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature to achieve a creamy batter texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent tough muffins.
- The initial high-temperature bake helps create a crusty top while the lower temperature finishes baking evenly.
- You can customize the filling with jams, chocolate spread, or fruit preserves as desired.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing from liners to avoid tearing.
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