We've all heard of molten chocolate cakes. But chocolate lava muffins? Maybe not.
A few weeks ago, I learnt of Muffin Man, the brainchild of a former art director who traded his career in the advertising industry for muffin baking. Unlike many of its compatriots which proffer the same old banana/blueberry/chocolate offerings, Muffin Man ups the ante with its creative Luscious Chocolate and Hidden Treasure muffins, which enclose a heart of chocolate lava and custard respectively.
To think about it, Muffin Man's offerings resemble sponge cakes more than muffins, which are more bread-like. Nevertheless, I enjoyed their soft and airy texture and the fact that they were not at all greasy.
The Mint Chocolate ($2.70) was my favorite of the three. Every bite yielded luscious yet refreshing chocolate mint sauce oozing out of the soft chocolate sponge. While the muffin could have done with more of the filling, I enjoyed it anyhow!
The Cheese Custard muffins ($2.10) are one of the bestsellers at Muffin Man, along with the Mango Custard and Rum and Raisin muffins which were unfortunately still in the oven when I dropped by in the late morning. Sprinkled with grated cheese on top and filled with lush cheese custard, the Cheese Custard muffin definitely pleased with its harmonious balance of sweet and savory.
The Green Tea and Red Bean Custard muffin ($2.70) did not disappoint either. Unlike many similar confections, both the sponge and the custard were sufficiently infused with the essence of matcha.
The Mango Custard, Passionfruit Streusel and Rum and Raisin Custard muffins sound scrumptious too. Do tell me how they fare if you try them!
FYI: This week, every third muffin purchased at Muffin Man is going at a discounted price of $1!
Oh Urban... no wonder Muffin Man sounds familiar. The muffins look like egg-sponge cakes with molten fillings. Muffins should be more cake-like no?
ReplyDeleteI normally don't eat muffins but I simply love Cedele's blueberry crumble, 2-Berry & orange cranberry muffins! They're very moist, buttery and jam-packed with fruits & nuts. And oh the walnut streusel!
ohhhh these sound gooddd! ahhh i need to start making a list of everything new to try when i get back! :)
ReplyDeleteOh great post. Thanks for telling us. I shall make it a point to try the cheese custard muffins.
ReplyDeleteice: hmm i suppose these muffins are more like sponge cakes, as you said. i think muffins are denser and have a coarser crumb. haha i guess almost all the baked goods from cedele are worth trying!
ReplyDeletedot: you should! i think it'll be a very long list (:
PY: hope you'll like them!
I love Cedele too-- two berry and blueberry crumble muffins are the best!
ReplyDeleteagreed :D
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