double chocolate muffins
Preparation Time:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Skill Level:
- Intensity: Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark chocolate)
- Additional chocolate chips for topping (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until well combined.
- Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients.
- Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be lumpy.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Fill Muffin Tins:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of each muffin, if desired.
- Bake Muffins:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature.
- Enjoy with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.
Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 12 muffins):
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 220mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 38g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 20g
- Protein: 4g
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve as a breakfast treat, dessert, or snack.
- Pair with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
Enjoy these rich and moist Double Chocolate Muffins, perfect for any chocolate lover!
