This vanilla mini muffin is one of the true classics. The muffin has a pronounced vanilla flavor. The recipe for these muffins originated in the 19th century in America as a variation on the English cupcake. This airy cake is often confused with the popular cupcake. However, the recipe for muffins contains milk, less sugar, and butter. The butter is added melted. After baking, the muffin rises well above the baking mold and has more of a mushroom shape and is generally not further garnished. The mini muffins are perfect with a cup of coffee, a high tea, or as a treat at a breakfast or lunch buffet.