1/2teaspoonSpeculoos Spices(see notes for substitute)
4Biscoff Cookiescrushed - optional
30ml (2 tablespoons)Biscoff Spreadfor the swirl - optional
Instructions
Before starting to make the muffins, lightly melt the Biscoff Spread in the microwave. Set it aside to cool down.
Preheat your oven on 180 degree Celsius or 350 degree Fahrenheit. Prepare a muffin tray with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the Eggs and Brown Sugar for a couple of minutes or until the mixture is bubbly. Mix in the Oil, Buttermilk, Biscoff Spread and Vanilla.
Sift in theSelf-Rising Flour and Speculoos Spices (see notes below for substitute). Mix until just combined (See note 1).
Optionally, crush the Biscoff Cookies and gently fold them into the batter.
Scoop the mixture into the prepared muffin pan, filling about 2/3 of their heights.
Optionally, melt the biscoff spread for the swirl until very liquid and fluid. Drizzle a little bit of it over each muffin (see note 2) and swirl it into the muffin batter using a skewer or toothpick.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Place on a cooling rack to cool down completely.
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Notes
Ingredients Notes
Speculoos Spices: a mix of spices used to make the Belgian Speculoos Cookies. It can be substituted with Cinnamon (although the flavours won't be as deep) or preferably Mixed Spice.
Self-Rising Flour: can be substituted with the same quantity of Plain / All-Purpose Flour with the addition of 1 1/2 teaspoon of Baking Powder and 1/4 teaspoon of Salt.
Buttermilk: to make your own buttermilk, mix together 120 ml (1/2 cup) of your choice of milk (full cream / whole milk or dairy-free alternative) and 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. Set aside for 5 to 10 minutes or until the milk has started to curdle before using.
Instruction Notes
Make sure to stop mixing as soon as the flour has been incorporated to avoid getting a tougher texture in the muffins.
I used about half a teaspoon of spread per muffins - but you can add as much or as little as you want.