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Delicious ube swirl muffins with coconut streusel topping on a rustic wooden board.

Ube Swirl Muffins with Coconut Streusel Topping

Marisol Vega
These muffins are a delightful twist on classic coconut muffins, with the addition of Trader Joe's Ube spread, which gives them a beautiful purple color and a delicious nutty flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Muffin liners
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • whisk or electric mixer
  • rubber spatula
  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • fork
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted and cooled Unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Egg
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 1/3 cup Trader Joe's Ube spread
  • 1/2 cup Shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup Shredded coconut (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted Unsalted butter (for streusel)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin - Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease with cooking spray. -
  • Mix the dry ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. -
  • Mix the wet ingredients - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add the milk and Ube spread and whisk until combined. -
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the shredded coconut. - Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can lead to tough muffins. A few lumps are okay.
  • Prepare streusel topping - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, shredded coconut, and brown sugar. Add the melted butter and stir until crumbly. -
  • Fill muffin tin with batter - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the streusel topping on top of each muffin. - You can use an ice cream scoop or a spoon to help you fill the muffin cups evenly. The streusel topping will look like it's overflowing, but it's okay - it will settle during baking.
  • Bake the muffins - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. - Be sure to check the muffins around the 20 minute mark to make sure they don't overbake and dry out.
  • Serve and enjoy! - Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature and enjoy the delicious Ube and coconut flavor.