Description
Indulge in rich, moist Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins perfect for breakfast or a coffee break treat. These muffins combine the deep flavors of cocoa and espresso with sweet dark chocolate chips, creating an irresistible baked delight that’s easy to prepare and bakes in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup melted butter
Add-ins
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with muffin liners or greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, espresso powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined and evenly mixed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter and buttermilk together until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition to ensure a well-incorporated wet mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold together just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender. Then fold in the dark chocolate chips evenly.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For best texture and rise, use room temperature eggs and freshly melted butter.
- You can substitute buttermilk with milk plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar if needed.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- Dark chocolate chips can be replaced with semi-sweet or milk chocolate if preferred.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
