Easy & Delicious Homemade Chocolate Muffins
Rich Chocolate Muffin Recipe
Whip up cafe-quality chocolate muffins at home with this simple recipe! Enjoy their soft texture and intense chocolate flavor.
Muffin Batter Ingredients- 140g all-purpose flour, sifted
- 60g milk, room temperature
- 110g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 60g almond flour
- 40g cocoa powder, sifted
- 6g baking powder
- 100g dark chocolate chunks or bar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by creaming the softened butter in a bowl until smooth using an electric mixer or whisk. Ensure the butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming.
Step 2
Gradually add sugar and powdered sugar to the creamed butter, about 2-3 additions, and continue to whip until well combined and slightly lighter in color. This step helps dissolve the sugar crystals.
Step 3
Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, whipping well after each addition. Adding them all at once can cause the batter to curdle, so patience here is key. Continue whipping until the mixture is smooth and pale yellow.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder at least 2-3 times. This aerates the dry ingredients, preventing lumps and ensuring a tender muffin crumb.
Step 5
Add the sifted dry ingredients to the butter-egg mixture and gently fold them in using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Then, pour in the room-temperature milk and mix until the batter is smooth. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
Step 6
Spoon the batter into your prepared muffin liners, filling each about 80% full. This allows space for the muffins to rise without overflowing. Gently tap the muffin tin on the counter to release any large air bubbles.
Step 7
Place a piece of dark chocolate (chunk or bar) into the center of the batter in each muffin cup. As the muffins bake, the chocolate will melt, creating a delicious molten center.
Step 8
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven. Enjoy your homemade chocolate muffins!
