These Irresistible Chocolate Crumble Muffins are a bakery-style treat that you can now enjoy fresh from your oven! Moist, rich, and topped with a delicious crumble, they are a perfect blend of textures and flavors. Plus, they're easy to make with simple ingredients.
Why You'll Love This:
- Rich chocolate flavor with a moist texture.
- Delightful crumble topping adds a sweet crunch.
- Easily customizable and perfect for chocolate lovers.
Perfect Occasion: Great for breakfast, as a snack with your afternoon tea or coffee, or as a special treat for kids' lunchboxes.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium Eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- Slightly less than 1 cup Kefir (180 ml; can substitute with half yogurt and half cream)
- 60 g Melted and Cooled Butter
- 1 packet Vanilla Sugar
- ½ cup Finely Chopped Milk Chocolate
- 3 heaping tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 1.5 cups Flour
- Zest of 1 Orange
- 1 packet Baking Powder
- Chocolate Chips (for topping)
For the Crumble (optional):
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Flour
- Zest of 1 Orange
Preparation:
- Batter: Whip eggs, sugar, and vanilla until light in color. Add cooled butter and kefir, continue whipping. Then mix in flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Finally, fold in orange zest and chopped chocolate. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
- Crumble Topping: Mix butter, powdered sugar, flour, and orange zest to create a crumbly mixture.
- Baking: Fill muffin cups with the batter (yielding about 12 muffins). Top each with a generous amount of crumble and chocolate chips. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes, or until just set but still moist inside. The baking time may vary depending on your oven.
- Serving: Allow the muffins to cool before serving. They are best enjoyed fresh and warm.