Tuesday, October 13, 2009

TWD: Coffee Crumb Muffins

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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.

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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!

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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!
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27 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    Thanks for the tip about dissolving the coffee :)

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  2. mikeOctober 13, 2009 at 3:30 AM

    They 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. :)

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  3. HilaryOctober 13, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    It'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.

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  4. ManggyOctober 13, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    Oh! I would've thought the specks would dissolve in the oven's heat, heh heh :) And yeah, the crunchy top is the best part! :)

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  5. Nancy/n.o.eOctober 13, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Such pretty muffins! Sorry they didn't deliver in the taste department. Maybe a different spice like cinnamon or nutmeg would be good?

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  6. vibiOctober 13, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    WOW! Steph... perfect muff...

    DING! 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?

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  7. chocolatechicOctober 13, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    They are beautiful.

    I used pumpkin pie spice in mine.

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  8. stephchowsOctober 13, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    bummer they didn't taste as good as the crumble top... but it's so true... you can't not like a crumble topping!

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  9. ElianaOctober 13, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Even though these weren't you favorites they look great.

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  10. BobOctober 13, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Too bad they weren't too great, they look wicked good. Heh.

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  11. PamelaOctober 13, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Interesting sub and they do look very good. And you're right, the topping is always the best part of a crumb muffin or cake!

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  12. Carol Peterman/TableFareOctober 13, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Live and learn. Everyone just made a mental note about instant coffee not dissolving thanks to you. They are beautiful.

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  13. La Cuisine d'HeleneOctober 13, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    I love making muffins. I'm bookmarking this one. Thanks.

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  14. JayneOctober 13, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Yours came out beautifully! Sorry the coffee didn't work out so well, and I agree - the crunchy topping IS the best part!

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  15. VelvaOctober 13, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    I think those muffins would have been delicious served with a cup of coffee. Good try! You used a creative approach for substituting allspice.

    Very nice blog post!

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  16. noble pigOctober 13, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    They turned out pretty, sorry you didn't like them so much.

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  17. JacqueOctober 13, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Mmm, kudos on the perfect crumb topping (which eluded me this week). Sorry you didn't love them, but there's always next week.

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  18. JacqueOctober 13, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Mmm, kudos on the perfect crumb topping (which eluded me this week). Sorry you didn't love them, but there's always next week.

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  19. cheapOctober 14, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    craziest muffins...

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  20. betty geekOctober 14, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    You need to make these again with plain cinnamon and nutmeg! That is what I did and they tasted terrific!

    I love the pictures of your muffins! HOT HOT HOT!

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  21. CaSaundraLeighOctober 14, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    I haven't made muffins in forever--these would be perfect to make for my mom when she comes to visit!! :-)

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  22. KaitlinOctober 16, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Aw, I'm sorry your substitution didn't work out! At least the crumb topping was still delicious.

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  23. eatme_deliciousOctober 17, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    Too bad about the instant coffee - it was a good idea! The crumb topping definitely looks excellent. Did you ever try making veggie burgers?

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  24. Ingrid_3BsOctober 17, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    LOL, you love and learn! They do look good with all that yummy crumb on top!
    ~ingrid

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  25. KayteOctober 18, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    They look wonderful! Seriously, that toppping is just beautiful on them...great job. Thanks for baking with me this week.

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  26. CarlaOctober 18, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    I 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!

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  27. limo hireMarch 18, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    They looks perfect...you did a great muffins job..lovely.

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