Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for chocolate muffins that you can easily make at home:
Ingredients:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups lightly with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. If you don’t have a sifter, you can whisk the dry ingredients together until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. If desired, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate muffins! They are perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
Feel free to customize these chocolate muffins by adding nuts, dried fruit, or different types of chocolate chips. You can also dust the tops with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate glaze for extra indulgence. Enjoy!
