Chocolate Muffins
Rich and moist chocolate muffins flavored with cocoa and cinnamon, studded with chunks of dark chocolate for an indulgent treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 egg (grade C1)
- 50 g butter (melted and cooled)
- 125 g buttermilk
- 100 g sugar
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 40 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 75 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter, buttermilk, and sugar until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in the chopped dark chocolate chunks.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy these rich chocolate muffins with a cup of tea or coffee.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
- Check muffins at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Serve warm for a more indulgent experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 18 g
- Sodium: Approx. 150 mg
- Fat: Approx. 14 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 32 g
- Fiber: Approx. 3 g
- Protein: Approx. 4 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 55 mg
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