Caramel Easter-Egg Muffins

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 4

Caramel Easter-Egg Muffins Recipe

by The Chefin Bakery

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

328

Sugar

25g

Fat

13.5g

Caramel Easter-Egg Muffins are a delicious spin on traditional muffins, with the added bonus of chocolate eggs filled with creamy caramel in the center. They are perfect for Easter celebrations and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. These muffins are easy to make and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Starting your day with a Caramel Easter-Egg Muffin is a great way to indulge yourself in a naughty yet extremely satisfying treat.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 180C and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.
2.	Sift the self-raising flour into a large bowl and add sugar.
3.	In another bowl, mix together melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla essence.
4.	Combine the dry and wet mixtures, stirring until just combined.
5.	Spoon the muffin mixture into the paper cases, filling each one 2/3 full.
6.	Gently push one caramel Easter egg in the center of each muffin, then add a little more mixture to cover it.
7.	Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8.	Leave to cool down for 5 minutes before transferring the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

Caramel Easter-Egg Muffins are a mouth-watering sweet treat, perfect for Easter celebrations or a sweet home baking activity.

The combination of moist muffin and gooey caramel is simply divine.

Easy and quick to make with readily available ingredients.

CONS

These muffins are high in calories and sugar with about 25g of sugar per muffin.

Not suitable for those with dairy and egg allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these muffins may not be the healthiest food choice, they do offer some benefits.
The self-raising flour contains a small amount of baking powder which aids digestion.
Eggs are a good source of protein and contain essential vitamins and minerals.
Moderately consuming dark chocolate is associated with health benefits such as reducing inflammation and improving heart health.

	2 1/4 cups self-raising flour
	2/3 cup caster sugar
	125 g butter , melted , cooled
	3/4 cup milk
	2 eggs
	1 teaspoon vanilla essence
	12 small caramel-filled chocolate easter eggs