👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tins: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line two 12-cup muffin tins.
Sift Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and spices until well combined.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Wet Ingredients: Mix in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Then, add the molasses and buttermilk, blending until smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Incorporate Hot Water and Raisins: Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth. Gently fold in the raisins.
Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup slightly over halfway.
Bake: Place the tins in the preheated oven and bake for 20–24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Prepare Icing: While the muffins are baking, mix the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and water in a small bowl until smooth and of drizzling consistency. Adjust the water as needed.
Ice the Muffins: Once the muffins have cooled slightly, drizzle the icing over the tops. Alternatively, you can dip the tops of the warm muffins directly into the icing.
Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool completely before serving. Enjoy with a warm beverage for a nostalgic treat.
These Sailor Jack muffins, with their rich spices and comforting flavor, offer a taste of coastal nostalgia. Whether you're revisiting a beloved recipe or discovering it anew, they provide a delightful culinary experience.
