Description
Rich chocolate muffins emerge as a delectable masterpiece, promising pure indulgence with layers of cocoa delight. Chocolate lovers will savor deep, intense flavors that melt seamlessly, creating a luxurious experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (170 g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (85 g) chocolate chunks (dark or milk, for topping)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners, ensuring even spacing.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl to eliminate lumps and create a uniform dry mixture.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly glossy.
- Slowly incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, stirring gently to maintain a light texture and prevent overmixing.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Carefully fill each muffin cup approximately three-quarters full, creating uniform portions.
- Sprinkle chocolate chunks on top of each muffin to enhance visual appeal and chocolate intensity.
- Place muffin tin in preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer muffins to a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely and develop their final texture.
Notes
- Check chocolate chip distribution by gently folding to prevent sinking to bottom during baking.
- Avoid overmixing batter to keep muffins tender and prevent tough, dense texture.
- Substitute buttermilk with yogurt or milk mixed with lemon juice for dietary flexibility.
- Use dark chocolate chunks for a more intense flavor profile and rich antioxidant boost.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg