Overview
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 muffins
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Global
Indulge in these rich, chocolatey muffins that are easy to make yet deliver bakery-quality results. Perfect for breakfast treats, midday snacks, or satisfying a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 250 ml buttermilk
- 120 ml vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 300 g plain flour
- 180 g granulated sugar
- 60 g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp instant coffee powder (enhances flavor without adding coffee taste)
- Pinch of salt
- 200 g dark chocolate, chopped into chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 6-cup muffin tray with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
- Prepare the dry ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, instant coffee powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine the wet ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined (do not overmix).
- Add the chocolate chunks:
- Fold the chopped dark chocolate into the batter for an extra chocolatey bite in every muffin.
- Fill the muffin tray:
- Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake:
- Place the tray in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and enjoy:
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Pro Tips for Success
- Instant coffee powder: Don’t skip this secret ingredient! It elevates the chocolate flavor without overpowering the recipe.
- Room temperature ingredients: Let the buttermilk and eggs come to room temperature for smoother mixing.
- Storage: Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information (Per Muffin)
- Calories: ~380 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fat: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
Create these irresistible muffins in just 30 minutes and impress your family or guests with their rich flavor and perfect texture. They’re a chocolate lover’s dream!
