These chocolate muffins are perfect for you if you love the intense flavor of dark chocolate! With a melt-in-the-mouth texture and crunchy chocolate pieces, you can conjure up a little cake in no time that's perfect for any occasion.
Whether as a sweet snack between meals, as a highlight on the breakfast table or for the next birthday – these muffins will make every chocolate lover's heart beat faster!
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking/baking time: 25 minutes
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Ingredients (for 12 muffins)
- 125 g soft butter
- 150 g sugar
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 2 eggs
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 200 g flour
- 4 tbsp baking cocoa
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 175 ml milk
preparation
1. Preparation:
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter with sugar and vanilla sugar until fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs until well combined.
2. Prepare the chocolate:
Roughly chop the dark chocolate and preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-assisted). Line the cups of a muffin tin with paper baking cups.
3. Make the dough:
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Add this flour mixture along with the milk to the butter and sugar mixture and mix well until a smooth batter forms. Carefully fold in two-thirds of the chopped chocolate.
4. Fill muffins:
Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly over the muffins and press down lightly.
5. Baking:
Bake the muffins on the middle rack of the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until they're nicely risen and lightly browned. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool briefly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips & Variations
- Chocolatey extra kick: Add white chocolate chips or chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds to the batter to give the muffins a special touch.
- Fruity addition: Add a handful of frozen raspberries or cherries to the batter for a fruity component that harmonizes perfectly with the chocolate.
- Refined toppings: After baking, you can decorate the muffins with some chocolate glaze or a topping made from melted chocolate and toasted coconut flakes.
Serving suggestion
Present the chocolate muffins on a pretty cake plate or tiered stand. Garnish them with a light dusting of powdered sugar and a few chocolate shavings, or serve them with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries. This will make them look especially inviting and become the highlight of any coffee break!
Conclusion
These chocolate muffins are the perfect recipe if you want to combine an intense chocolate flavor with a light and airy texture. They're easy to prepare and delight with their melt-in-the-mouth chocolate pieces and rich aroma. Whether as a sweet snack or as a special treat for friends and family, these muffins are guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face.
Try the recipe and share your joy over these delicious little cakes!
