I've missed baking along with all the TWDers!! Even though I don't like allspice, I just couldn't skip out on another week so taking inspiration from the coffee break muffins on the previous page, I replaced allspice with 2 tbsps of instant coffee.
I thought that instant coffee would just dissolve as long as there was liquid. Well, that certainly wasn't the case so I was left with specks of coffee. Always dissolve instant coffee with hot water or at least not cold milk!
I wasn't crazy about these (probably my fault for the coffee sub). The crunchy topping was definitely the highlight.. then again when isn't it? Thanks to Kayte of Grandma's Kitchen Table for choosing this recipe!
Thanks for the tip about dissolving the coffee :)
ReplyDeleteThey still look great - even though they weren't your favorite (or mine). The topping looks perfect. That instant coffee... it's so picky, wanting to be dissolved. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's not just you - I made the allspice version a few months back and I didn't like them at all. The texture was blech.
ReplyDeleteOh! I would've thought the specks would dissolve in the oven's heat, heh heh :) And yeah, the crunchy top is the best part! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty muffins! Sorry they didn't deliver in the taste department. Maybe a different spice like cinnamon or nutmeg would be good?
ReplyDeleteWOW! Steph... perfect muff...
ReplyDeleteDING! DONG!
Huh? What I'm doing here? Uhhhh... didn't you say I could drop in anythime for coffee? I thought I heard you say that?
They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI used pumpkin pie spice in mine.
bummer they didn't taste as good as the crumble top... but it's so true... you can't not like a crumble topping!
ReplyDeleteEven though these weren't you favorites they look great.
ReplyDeleteToo bad they weren't too great, they look wicked good. Heh.
ReplyDeleteInteresting sub and they do look very good. And you're right, the topping is always the best part of a crumb muffin or cake!
ReplyDeleteLive and learn. Everyone just made a mental note about instant coffee not dissolving thanks to you. They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love making muffins. I'm bookmarking this one. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYours came out beautifully! Sorry the coffee didn't work out so well, and I agree - the crunchy topping IS the best part!
ReplyDeleteI think those muffins would have been delicious served with a cup of coffee. Good try! You used a creative approach for substituting allspice.
ReplyDeleteVery nice blog post!
They turned out pretty, sorry you didn't like them so much.
ReplyDeleteMmm, kudos on the perfect crumb topping (which eluded me this week). Sorry you didn't love them, but there's always next week.
ReplyDeleteMmm, kudos on the perfect crumb topping (which eluded me this week). Sorry you didn't love them, but there's always next week.
ReplyDeletecraziest muffins...
ReplyDeleteYou need to make these again with plain cinnamon and nutmeg! That is what I did and they tasted terrific!
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures of your muffins! HOT HOT HOT!
I haven't made muffins in forever--these would be perfect to make for my mom when she comes to visit!! :-)
ReplyDeleteAw, I'm sorry your substitution didn't work out! At least the crumb topping was still delicious.
ReplyDeleteToo bad about the instant coffee - it was a good idea! The crumb topping definitely looks excellent. Did you ever try making veggie burgers?
ReplyDeleteLOL, you love and learn! They do look good with all that yummy crumb on top!
ReplyDelete~ingrid
They look wonderful! Seriously, that toppping is just beautiful on them...great job. Thanks for baking with me this week.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about not missing out. I've been slacking big time! Mainly bc I don't have the time and when I do, I bake something non-TWD related. Good muffins though!
ReplyDeleteThey looks perfect...you did a great muffins job..lovely.
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