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Makes 6
Ingredients:

• 1 eggwhite
• 2 tablespoons caster sugar, extra
• 2/3 cup thickened cream, whipped
• cocoa powder, for dusting
• Basic muffin mix
• 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 90g butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 6-hole, 3/4-cup capacity non-stick muffin pan.
2. Make basic muffin mix Sift flour into a large bowl. Add caster sugar and stir to combine. Make a well in the centre. Combine milk, egg, butter and coffee (see tip) in a jug. Pour milk mixture into the well. Using a large metal spoon, stir until just combined (don't over-mix).
3. Spoon mixture into muffin holes until three-quarters full. Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 1 minute. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
4. Using an electric mixer, beat eggwhite in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Add extra 2 tablespoons of caster sugar, a little at a time, beating constantly until thick and glossy. Using a large metal spoon, fold eggwhites gently into the cream. Spoon meringue mixture over muffins. Dust with cocoa powder. Serve.

Notes & tips

• To dissolve the coffee powder, mix it with the melted butter.
• Muffins freeze well in snap-lock bags, but are best eaten on the day they are made.