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Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins

Decadent Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins to Wow Your Morning

Delicious Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins combining rich chocolate and coffee flavors for a perfect morning treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa can offer a milder taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Necessary for optimal texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Necessary for optimal texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt is recommended.
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 2 large Eggs Can be replaced with a flax egg for vegan version.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk mixed with vinegar.
  • 1 cup Cooled Espresso Strong brewed coffee can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (Melted) Oil can also be used, but butter is tastier.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Choose dark or semi-sweet based on preference.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin Tins
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • ice cream scoop
  • Paper liners

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix together espresso, vanilla extract, sugar, eggs, and buttermilk. Stream in melted butter and combine.
  4. Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture until just combined. The batter should be lumpy.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips, reserve some for topping. Fill muffin cups to the brim.
  6. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake for 10-12 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top while muffins cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins can be customized for dietary needs, like using almond milk for dairy-free or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.

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