These chocolate coffee muffins are an absolute treat! They are soft, moist, and perfectly balanced between rich chocolate and coffee flavors. With minimal effort and no need for an electric mixer, you’ll create a muffin that’s fluffy, tender, and packed with flavor. These muffins rise beautifully and bake quickly, making them perfect for family gatherings, breakfast, or an afternoon snack.
Why You’ll Love This: You’ll love these muffins for their simplicity and amazing taste. They require only basic ingredients, and you don’t even need to pull out a mixer! These muffins are super moist thanks to the combination of oil, milk, and eggs. The hint of coffee enhances the chocolate flavor, making them an instant favorite. Whether you serve them warm out of the oven or save them for later, these muffins will become your go-to recipe.
Perfect Occasion: These muffins are ideal for any gathering, morning coffee, or even a late-night snack. They are versatile enough to be dressed up with toppings or served plain for a more classic experience. Whether for holidays, brunch, or casual meetings with friends, these muffins fit perfectly.
Decoration Tips: Top the muffins with a mixture of dark and milk chocolate chips for a beautiful finish. You can also drizzle some melted chocolate or even a bit of Nutella for added indulgence. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with fresh berries for a gourmet presentation.
Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 packet of baking powder
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to your preference)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup full-fat milk
- Cocoa powder (adjust based on the desired color and flavor intensity)
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee (dissolved in a little warm water)
- Dark chocolate chips or chunks (for topping)
Instructions:
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs for about 5 minutes until they are pale and frothy. This will give the muffins a light texture.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, oil, and milk. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved, then add the cocoa powder and the dissolved instant coffee. Mix until smooth and consistent.
- Combine with the eggs: Gradually add the cocoa mixture to the beaten eggs, stirring well after each addition to ensure everything is fully combined.
- Add the dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and cornstarch. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until the batter is smooth. Be sure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and airy.
- Prepare the muffin tin: Grease your muffin tin or line it with muffin cups. Pour the batter into each cup, filling it about ¾ full.
- Top with chocolate chips: Sprinkle the tops of each muffin with dark chocolate chips or chunks for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the muffins in the center of the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on your oven. You’ll know the muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Note:
- All ingredients should be at room temperature for the best results.
- The temperature and time may vary depending on your oven. If your oven is smaller or heats faster, keep an eye on the muffins to prevent overbaking.
Serving Suggestions: These muffins are perfect as-is, but you can take them to the next level by serving them with a dollop of Nutella or a drizzle of melted Lotus spread. They’re delicious with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
Enjoy these chocolate coffee muffins that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave everyone asking for more!