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Muffin recipes - simple and delicious
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By Claire Beaumont, the Technique desk · Germany · 3 min ·

Muffin recipes - simple and delicious

Small, sweet & delicious

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Muffin recipes

Muffins: Kids love them, and even grown-ups can't get enough of them. Muffins are simply a hit at any coffee gathering. And why? Because muffins are so moist, they're incredibly quick to make, and you can enjoy them in the most unusual variations. We'll tell you everything you've ever wanted to know about muffins.

Muffin recipes: Mini cakes with a thousand faces

Muffins can be prepared in countless variations. Besides classic recipes, such as blueberry or chocolate muffins, there are also many savory muffins. You can find many muffin recipes here on our site. Whether you're in the mood for something sweet or spicy, with a few basic rules and the right equipment, practically nothing can go wrong when baking muffins!

Kitchen tricks: How to make muffin recipes always turn out perfectly

  • Muffin pan: It's best to use a non-stick or silicone muffin pan. This makes cleaning easier, and the muffins will release more easily even with less fat and keep their shape. And of course, you'll save some calories too. For moist muffin recipes, it's especially recommended to use paper baking cups to help the muffins stay upright until they've cooled.
  • Muffin batter: When it comes to filling the tin, the egg is the most important ingredient, as it makes the muffins nice and fluffy. Otherwise, almost anything that tastes good is allowed: muffins can be sweetened with sugar, raw cane sugar, syrup, or honey; in recipes for savory muffins, some of the flour is often replaced with cornmeal or polenta.
  • Effort: The ratio between effort and result is phenomenal. Bake only as many as you can eat in two days. They're best enjoyed fresh, and they only take 30 minutes to make. The ideal cake for baking beginners!

Muffin recipe ideas

  • Many muffin recipes can be expanded into delicious original creations with a little imagination. However, if you want to fill the muffins, keep in mind that the liquid filling will leak into the pan during baking unless you pre-bake the bottom of each muffin.
  • Muffins are great for guests – as a side dish or with dip – and also make excellent party favors, as they are quick to prepare and easy to package. For children's birthdays, you can decorate the muffins with funny faces; with older children, you can even bake them together using simple recipes.

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