Muffins are sweet treats of American origin popular worldwide, the batter is similar to plum cake but the shape is different. In this recipe, I made Cocoa Muffins with Chocolate Chips, an easy and tasty preparation but we can vary by using nuts, jam, fresh fruit, or make them savory like Zucchini Muffins with Creamy Center.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 311.00 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 47.51 (g) of which sugars 22.69 (g)
- Proteins 6.47 (g)
- Fat 12.31 (g) of which saturated 2.79 (g)of which unsaturated 7.05 (g)
- Fibers 1.62 (g)
- Sodium 97.20 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 96 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
These quantities make 8 muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.6 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.2 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 0.4 cup dark chocolate chips (pre-chilled in the freezer)
- 1 cup milk
- 0.25 cup corn oil
- 1 egg (medium)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Tools
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- Kitchen Scale
- 2 Bowls
- Whisk
- Parchment Paper
- Muffin Cups
- Muffin Tin
Steps
Preheat the oven to static mode at 350°F
In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, a pinch of baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mix the dry ingredients, add the chocolate chips and mix. In another bowl, pour the milk and oil.
Also add the egg, previously beaten in a small bowl, and whisk. Pour the liquid over the dry ingredients and mix slowly without overworking, always using the whisk until everything is homogeneous.
Prepare 8 muffin cups in the muffin tin. If you don’t have them, cut 16 x 16 squares of parchment paper making 4 cuts on the sides and using a jar the size of the holes give the shape. Pour the batter into the muffin cups and distribute the remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake in the middle of the oven for 30 minutes. Once baked, leave a few more minutes in the oven with the door slightly open then remove. When they are cold, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Storage
Cocoa muffins with chocolate chips stay fresh for a few days by covering them with a glass dome.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
I want to make Muffins without cocoa, is it possible?
Of course, but you need to increase the flour to 2 1/4 cups.
Can I use butter instead of oil?
Of course, you need to use 5 1/4 tbsp.
