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Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Delicious and easy-to-make chocolate chunk muffins that bring warmth and comfort with every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 250 ml buttermilk Gives extra moisture.
  • 120 ml vegetable oil
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 300 g plain flour
  • 180 g sugar
  • 60 g cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp instant coffee powder Enhances cocoa's richness.
  • Pinch salt
  • 200 g dark chocolate (chopped into chunks) Use good quality chocolate for best flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C fan / 200°C regular / 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the plain flour, sugar, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until flour disappears.
  5. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks briefly.
  6. Scoop the batter into a muffin tray lined with paper cases, filling just over halfway.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Prep your dry ingredients the night before for time-saving. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense muffins. Try adding a pinch of cinnamon for a variation.