Treat yourself to these Moist Chocolate Muffins, rich in cocoa and studded with chocolate chips. These muffins are soft, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make, making them the perfect treat for any chocolate lover. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or as a snack later in the day, these muffins are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Why You'll Love This: These muffins are wonderfully moist thanks to the combination of yogurt (or sour cream) and oil, with a deep chocolate flavor from the cocoa powder and chocolate chips. The recipe is straightforward and quick, making it ideal for when you want to whip up a batch of homemade chocolate goodness without much fuss.
Perfect Occasion: Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert, these muffins are great for any time you want a rich and satisfying chocolate treat. They’re also ideal for sharing at gatherings or as a sweet surprise in lunchboxes.
Decoration Tips:
- Extra Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top of each muffin before baking for added texture and chocolatey goodness.
- Powdered Sugar: Lightly dust the cooled muffins with powdered sugar for a simple and elegant finish.
- Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle melted chocolate over the muffins for an extra indulgent touch.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium eggs
- 200g sugar
- 120ml oil
- 120ml lukewarm milk
- 170g yogurt or sour cream
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar (approximately 8g)
- 210g all-purpose flour
- 60g cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 50g chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) with top and bottom heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar until well combined.
- Add the oil and lukewarm milk, then briefly whisk to combine.
- Stir in the yogurt or sour cream until just incorporated.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, and gently fold into the wet ingredients with a whisk until the batter is smooth.
- Add the Chocolate Chips:
- If desired, fold 100g of chocolate chips into the batter using a spatula.
- Fill the Muffin Cups:
- Divide the batter evenly among 12 muffin cups lined with paper liners.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top of the batter.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these Moist Chocolate Muffins—rich, fluffy, and full of chocolatey goodness!