How do I impress with mirror glazed mocha muffins?

Wow your friends and family with our show-stopping Mirror Glazed Mocha Muffins! Be prepared for oohs and aahs as you serve up a delightful work of edible art.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I impress with Mirror Glazed Mocha Muffins. Items include: Flour Sugar Cocoa Powder Baking Powder Salt Milk Butter Eggs Vanilla Extract Water Heavy Cream Instant Coffee Granules

Flour 2 cups
Sugar 1 cup (for muffins), 1 cup (for glaze)
Cocoa Powder 1/4 cup
Baking Powder 2 teaspoons
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Milk 1 cup
Butter 1/2 cup
Eggs 2
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
Water 1/2 cup
Heavy Cream 1/2 cup
Instant Coffee Granules 1 teaspoon

Take note
Be careful when working with hot syrup as it can cause burns. Make sure to let the muffins cool completely before glazing.

1

Bake the Muffins

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of melted butter, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool completely before proceeding to the next step.

2

Prepare the Mirror Glaze

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of water, and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of instant coffee granules until dissolved. Let the glaze cool for about 5 minutes.

3

Glaze the Muffins

Take each cooled muffin and dip the top into the mirror glaze, allowing any excess glaze to drip off. Place the glazed muffins on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to catch any drippings. Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes. Repeat this step for all the muffins, making sure to reheat the glaze if it becomes too thick.