Swirl Muffins with Nutella or Marmalade Filling Recipe
Delicious homemade swirl muffins featuring a tender, moist batter with a rich swirl of Nutella or marmalade in the center. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, offering a delightful combination of flavors and a visually appealing swirl design.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Batter 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
- 270 g All-purpose flour (1¾ cups)
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 pinch Salt
Filling
- 250 ml Nutella or marmalade (1 cup)
Instructions
- Prepare the muffin tins: Line muffin tins with cupcake liners to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 220°C (425°F) for initial baking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the room temperature butter, sunflower oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs: Incorporate eggs one at a time into the mixture, whisking well after each addition to combine fully.
- Add dry ingredients: Gently stir in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Take care not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill muffin tins: Spoon the batter into the prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Add filling: Place about 1 tablespoon of Nutella or marmalade into the center of each mound of batter.
- Create the swirl: Using a bamboo skewer, swirl the filling through the batter in a circular motion to create a marbled effect.
- Bake at high heat: Bake the muffins at 220°C (425°F) for 5 minutes to get a good rise and crust formation.
- Lower temperature and continue baking: Reduce the oven temperature to 175°C (350°F) and bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes until a skewer inserted in the muffins comes out clean.
- Test doneness: Check the muffins’ readiness by inserting a bamboo skewer or toothpick in the center; it should come out without wet batter.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven, take them out of the liners, and allow to cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure fluffy and tender muffins.
- Use a bamboo skewer to create a beautiful swirl pattern in the filling.
- You can substitute the Nutella or marmalade with other fillings like peanut butter or fruit preserves.
- Make sure eggs and butter are at room temperature for better emulsion and texture.
- Let the muffins cool slightly before removing from the liners to avoid breakage.
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