# Components:
→ Muffin Donut Base
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Coffee Cream Topping
11 - 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
12 - 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
13 - 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Monster Decorations
15 - Candy eyes
16 - Assorted colored sprinkles
17 - Edible gel food coloring (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cavity donut pan or muffin pan.
02 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix melted unsalted butter, eggs, whole milk, cooled coffee, and vanilla extract until well blended.
04 - Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
05 - Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center withdraws clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack until completely cool.
07 - Dissolve instant coffee granules in 1 teaspoon of hot water and let cool. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the dissolved coffee.
08 - Pipe or spread a generous amount of coffee cream over the cooled donuts or muffins.
09 - Adorn the cream-topped donuts with candy eyes, colored sprinkles, and food coloring to create playful monster faces.
