INGREDIENTS
- 1 eggwhite
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar, extra
- 2/3 cup thickened cream, whipped
- cocoa powder, for dusting
BASIC MUFFIN MIX
- 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 90g butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder
METHOD
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 6-hole, 3/4-cup capacity non-stick muffin pan.
Step 2
Make basic muffin mix Sift flour into a large bowl. Add caster sugar and stir to combine. Make a well in the centre. Combine milk, egg, butter and coffee (see tip) in a jug. Pour milk mixture into the well. Using a large metal spoon, stir until just combined (don’t over-mix).
Step 3
Spoon mixture into muffin holes until three-quarters full. Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 1 minute. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
Step 4
Using an electric mixer, beat eggwhite in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Add extra 2 tablespoons of caster sugar, a little at a time, beating constantly until thick and glossy. Using a large metal spoon, fold eggwhites gently into the cream. Spoon meringue mixture over muffins. Dust with cocoa powder. Serve.