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Best Ever Chocolate Muffins Recipe

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4.4 from 123 reviews
  • Author: Cleo
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

These Best Ever Chocolate Muffins are rich, moist, and packed with semi-sweet dark chocolate chunks both in the batter and on top for an extra chocolatey delight. Perfectly balanced with the tang of buttermilk and a deep cocoa flavor, these muffins make a delicious breakfast treat or an indulgent snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Self-Rising Flour
  • 1 cup Caster Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 100 grams Semi-Sweet Dark Chocolate (chopped, divided)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2.8 ounces Butter (melted)
  • 1 Egg

Topping

  • 100 grams Semi-Sweet Dark Chocolate (chopped, for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, caster sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and 100 grams of chopped semi-sweet dark chocolate until evenly combined.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate mixing jug, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg until smooth and fully integrated.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula or spoon until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  4. Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases. Divide the batter evenly among the holes, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Add Chocolate Topping: Sprinkle the remaining 100 grams of chopped semi-sweet dark chocolate over the top of each muffin and gently press down so the chocolate adheres.
  6. Bake Muffins: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  7. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
  8. Serve: Enjoy your luscious chocolate muffins freshly baked for breakfast, dessert, or anytime treat.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overmix the batter as this can result in tough muffins.
  • Using self-rising flour eliminates the need for additional leavening agents.
  • The buttermilk adds moisture and a slight tang that balances the cocoa.
  • Sprinkling extra chopped chocolate on top creates a gooey, chocolatey crust.
  • If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing from the tin to prevent breaking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate muffins, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, buttermilk muffins, easy chocolate recipe, breakfast muffins

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