Mimi's Cafe Buttermilk Spice Muffins Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible aroma of Mimi's Cafe Buttermilk Spice Muffins! This recipe delivers perfectly spiced, tender muffins with a crunchy nut topping. A delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or any time of day. Easy to follow instructions ensure baking success.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 699 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 3.4 (19 Reviews)
Mimi's Cafe Buttermilk Spice Muffins

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mimi's Cafe Buttermilk Spice Muffins

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How to Make Mimi's Cafe Buttermilk Spice Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  5. In a separate bowl whisk together 1 ½ cups buttermilk.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Prepare the nut topping: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, ¼ cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter.
  8. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or line with paper liners.
  9. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter.
  10. Top each muffin with a heaping tablespoon of the nut topping.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. For jumbo muffins, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
  12. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

209g

Fat

60g

Carbs

31g