Dive into the rich and indulgent world of our Luxurious Dark Chocolate Muffins. Packed with deep cocoa flavors and studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, these muffins are a chocolate lover's dream. Whether it's for a special breakfast, a delightful snack, or a dessert, these muffins are sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Why You'll Love This:
- Intense Chocolate Flavor: Dutch process cocoa and dark chocolate chips deliver a rich and deep chocolate taste.
- Moist and Tender: Sour cream or yogurt in the batter ensures each muffin is incredibly moist.
- Coffee Enhanced: The optional addition of instant coffee enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Perfectly Textured: A high-heat start and lower-heat finish yield a beautifully risen and textured muffin.
Perfect Occasion: These muffins are fantastic for a decadent breakfast, a luxurious addition to brunch, or as a comforting treat with your afternoon tea or coffee.
Decoration Tips:
- Sprinkle extra chocolate chips or cocoa nibs on top before baking for added texture.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a classic finish.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Ingredients:
- 260g plain (all-purpose) flour
- 1¼ tsp baking soda / bi-carb
- ½ tsp salt
- 60g Dutch process cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 tbsp instant coffee granules/powder (optional)
- 185ml hot full-fat milk
- 125ml canola or other neutral oil
- 200g packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g sour cream or thick plain yogurt
- 1 large egg (55-60g / 2oz)
- 300g dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 210°C / 410°F (190°C fan). Line a muffin tin with paper cases.
- Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- In another bowl, mix cocoa with coffee and hot milk until smooth.
- Add sugar, oil, egg, sour cream, and vanilla to the cocoa mix and whisk.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry, mixing until smooth. Fold in most chocolate chips.
- Divide batter into muffin cups, top with reserved chips.
- Bake at 210°C / 410°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 190°C / 375°F for 20 minutes.
- Cool muffins in the tin briefly, then on a rack.
Indulge in these Luxurious Dark Chocolate Muffins, where every bite is a blend of rich cocoa and melty chocolate chips!